Treatment Abuse, Behavior Modification, Thought Reform > The Troubled Teen Industry
Concern for a "student"
Nihilanthic:
So, you say she cant speak for herself, and youre going to discredit what she went through because you still want to play victim and have a pity party and celebrate how 'strong' you are?
It is one of the most beautiful compensations of life, that no man can sincerely try to help another without helping himself.
--Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Anonymous:
Not everyone here feels like NIHI. Some of us are like you, but from previous experiences have learned not to open up here. I too have a child that had a successful time in a program and know of several people who have as well. Don't let those here diminish or make you question what you know
Anonymous:
Nihil is a moron. He is a 20 year old who never grew up emotionally and he gets his kicks by slamming parents on a messge board. He is probably an unpopular, unattractive loser who can only be cool while he is in front of a keyboard.
Anonymous:
--- Quote ---On 2005-08-12 13:51:00, Truth Searcher wrote:
Afraid that I have a bit of a differing opinion. Her experience is hers ~ that is true. But, it was not hers alone.
When she was hurting, I was there holding her hand and drying her tears. When she was stoned into unconsciousness, I was the one who rode in the ambulance. I was the one who cleaned up the vomit from one too many beers.
Her CHOICES were and still are hers alone. But, when your a mom, you suffer the consequences right along with them.
That's what family does. Rejoices with you. And sometimes suffers with you.
Perhaps I misspoke myself when I said I may share her experiences (as in telling you all her story). I could only share the experience of parenting her. But, make no mistake, I "shared" her experiences and by remaining a part of her life, I always will."
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except for the experience she had when she was sent away, you were NOT there to share that, and everything you know of that happened, you've only heard second-hand. I was abused at Provo Canyon School, and I've never told my father. He's not the kinda man you can approach like that, he's ill and close to death, so I've just never told him. I'm sure he still thinks it was a great decision, and I don't have the heart to bring it up. :cry:
Truth Searcher:
Three Springs~
I wholeheartedly agree with what you have said! I know there are many things that she experienced that I am totally unaware of. I hope that she finds me approachable enough to share some of those things in time. Actually she has already opened the door a crack.
I can only hope that this dreadful chapter in her life is behind her... behind us all. I want nothing for her except to be a happy well adjusted young woman who can move forward.... in whatever capacity she finds her fulfillment.
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