Hi Christine,
Thanks for your response. Unfortunately, I do not remember you just by your first name?? And therefore I can't tell you why you were kept on 5th phase for so long.
You asked if I ever feel bad about the way I treated people? That's a pretty general statement. It sounds like you didn't like me very much. I wonder if there is any one incident that comes to your mind about me? And, if so, can you tell me what it is?
Michigan was a very mild place compared w/some of the other programs. I have only good memories from there. However, yes, I do feel about bad one incident in California and if I ever get the chance to apologize to this person I will.
I have so many memories. I remember my first days in Straight. I remember some of the chain-of-command from my program. I remember the songs. I remember trying to run away. I remember why my parents said they wouldn't take me home if I left, they called it tough-love and I hated them for it. I remember so many people.
I remember having a clear conscience and practicing what I preached. If I did something wrong I told someone about it. I didn't smoke or date before I was allowed. I stopped hanging out with friends who were doing all the things I used to. And, I stayed sober.
My parents are still grateful for what Straight did for our family. As I said before, I was in bad shape when I entered the program, I'll never forget it and Straight saved my life!
Len