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Pre Trial Hearing for Cheryl Sudweeks February 3rd!

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Anonymous:
A Dude Ranch up there in Canada?  Now, I "heard" the Sudweeks were running a Fishing/Hunting Lodge up there.  Next story, it was a SCHOOL for kids.  WHATEVER!

Anonymous:
When was you last contact with the Sudweeks?

Anonymous:
I haven't talked to the Sudweeks in probably 5 years.  I understand why people are asking questions about what really happened in Canada...I've been through the Sudweeks "side" of the story too many times to mention.  I'm not sure that anyone will ever know what has really happened - the Sudweeks included.

After all of these years, my interest lies in what has happened to their children.  I wish the best for them.  My experiences with the family made me who I am today.  My mother has always told me that sometimes the best example is a bad example.  For this, I am thankful.  I had to take the high road in my dealings with the family...only because I had no choice - they were a part of my life that I was not willing to give up...one of the necessary evils we all deal with from time to time.  I found ways to deal with the frustrations and heartache they dealt me.  Having said this, I was never in a position where they held any sort of power over me.  I took the approach that this was just one of my learning experiences in life.

Anonymous:
That is a healthy way of looking at it, and one I am trying to also develop. I did not want an experience many many years ago to continue to affect my life either, but it did. After reading all the postings here and realising I was the only one making me still captive to them, I finally found some of the keys to unlock the shackles.

The kids being placed there were truly captive where as I chose to be with them. Listening to how those teens were struggling to reclaim their lives, I applauded their courage and finally realised that I was the only one keeping me there with Sudweeks all those years ago. They had long since moved on and probably dont even remember who I am. That was a sobering thought. That could only mean one thing, I was the only one holding on to it and I am the only one who can transform it into something positive.

This does not in any way excuse what they did, and it does not stop me thinking there is no way they should be doing what they are doing today. It only makes me realise that I do not have to be afraid, and what I have to say about what they do now has value in this discussion.

If you are willing to step away from your emotions and truly look at the situation with an objective eye, it is not hard to see the reality of the situation and put it into perspective.

Mark and Cheryl, in case you do remember, my name is Brenda and living well IS the best revenge.

Gmom:
Brenda, good for you.  The truth of the matter is that you don't have to be afraid of the Sudweeks.  People like them are bullies.  And most bullies I have ever run across are cowards.  
I'm glad you are finally free of them.

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