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CEDU / Brown Schools and derivatives / clones / Help At Any Cost
« on: March 20, 2006, 12:50:00 PM »
Castle: I have read "What it Takes to Pull me Through"... have not read "Help at Any Cost" yet.

The kids that are followed in the David Marcus book do not have "happy endings". In no way does it come across as the "magic pill" or whatever. There is a suicide, some drug over doses, etc... he does not tell the readers that these kids are "fixed" because they went to Swift River. Some of the kids were successful in their completion of the program and soon after. Some were not. I think that is true. He also discusses some of the abusive programs in the beginning of his book. He points out the horror stories.

IMO, I thought there was balance in this book. It was a bit haunting for me having been a graduate of a similiar program... so beware if you decide to read it. It is an easy read... could be done in a weekend.

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CEDU / Brown Schools and derivatives / clones / Help At Any Cost
« on: March 20, 2006, 11:27:00 AM »
I did read it. My interpretation was different than yours. I did not think that it was a "positive account" at all. I read that there was some positive things mentioned, but I think it painted a "real picture" of what you can expect from some of these programs. Get to the end... you may think differently, too. It is not a "happy ending" for all of those in that book.. certainly not for most that were in the peer group that was followed for the book.

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CEDU / Brown Schools and derivatives / clones / Smushing?
« on: March 17, 2006, 03:02:00 PM »
I agree with Angel Lux here. I was certainly no beauty queen at RMA. My friends, on the other hand, were some of those naturally beautiful girls that have been mentioned here. I wasn't one to really focus on whether I was "ugly" or not prior to RMA... maybe because I was so young. I am sure I had the normal adolescent feelings, but it did not keep me up at night. But then, at RMA, that is one thing I was constantly talked to about. When it was time to come up with a positive quality about myself, I was ALWAYS forced to wear a card that said "BEAUTY" or "BEAUTIFUL". All of the "ugly" girls did. I got more of a complex while I was there over my appearance than before going there. I can still hear Caroline Wolf yell at me about my looks... as if I could do something about it - I wasn't allowed to wear make-up, or fix my hair, or tweeze my eyebrows, or whatever. Errr...

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CEDU / Brown Schools and derivatives / clones / Propheet= Profits The Truth
« on: March 13, 2006, 03:47:00 PM »
WOW... my TRUTH was more than 20 years ago. Until reading your posts, I had remembered very little. It is amazing how some are able to remember such details, other remember names and faces, and others nothing.

I can name the propheets and comment briefly about what happened in each other. I could describe some of the "exercises", but... that would be the extent of my memory. I don't remember specific conversations, disclosures, or raps.

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The Troubled Teen Industry / proposed solution
« on: March 01, 2006, 11:30:00 AM »
ConcernedParent:

Where are you from? Why would be just forward our stories on to you? You are annonymous... just like most on this site. How could you expect anyone here to just trust you... When Maia looked for info, she clearly stated who she was and her purpose. She did not hide behind a screen name, etc. If you truly are interested in helping, then you would provide more info...

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The Troubled Teen Industry / Revenge is a dish best served cold...
« on: February 22, 2006, 04:48:00 PM »
WOW. I hit reply and don't even know what to say.

There are several regular posters on this site that are both "survivors" and parents. Although I could be wrong, I doubt any would seek out the revenge that both previous posters have mentioned.

Some, including Ginger, have made peace with their parents in one way or another. I don't think that it is a matter of "revenge"... maybe your parents were misled or bought into some lie... who knows. But, I would hope that "survivors" of these program would be willing to recognize this and work together with their parents in coming to terms with such a painful chapter in their lives. Maybe it was just as painful for your parents. Not all, but some. Maybe you could even encourage your parents to join you in bringing awareness to the public about abusive programs. Just a thought...

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CEDU / Brown Schools and derivatives / clones / Carlbrook-CEDU connection?
« on: January 02, 2006, 01:24:00 PM »
Contrary to popular beliefs on this site, I think that there are some programs out there that are beneficial to some students. I don't think that ALL programs are bad.

I think that isaccorp.org has a great list of horrible programs that should be CLOSED DOWN immediately. Carlbrook is not on that list.

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