are there any 1980's dallas straight mebers out there

[Anonymous]

I was there in 87'-88.  Mark Gerling.  I remember Chad from Corsicana.

[Anonymous]

I was there in 88-89 as well for 14 months.  Started in Richardson and ended up in Irving.  Commenced in October of 88.  My name is Mark.  I am still sober, over 15 years now.  I never knew this site existed, I am happy to find it.  Do you remember me, i dont recall your name.  I live in Austin.

[Anonymous]

I was there in 88-89, for 14 months.  I remember some of those names you mentioned.  My name is Mark Gerling.

[Anonymous]

I was there with John Gilley in Dallas.  He was a big mean guy and they restrained him once and shoved a tampon in his mouth to shut him up.  It was pretty messed up.

[Anonymous]

Shelly,

This is a real trip to see this website.  I totally remember you from my days in Straight.  I was there in 88-89 as well and you were a few months ahead of me in treatment.

I am Mark Gerling from Kansas City.  I transferred from the Ohio program in September of 87 and graduated Oct 28, 1988.  You lived in Grapevine i think.  I have maintained my sobriety since then as well and am very grateful.

I live in Austin texas, email me anytime.  [email protected]

Mark

[Anonymous]

Leslie,

I remember you.  I was admitted into Straight Dallas in September of 1987.  I remember them two guys all to well.  They were mean and way to arrogant to be helping anyone.  I read where jeff died!  I am Mark Gerling and still grateful to be clean and sober.

[Powerful Attitude]

So, Mr. Gerling, Whom are you grateful to, from my knowledge base it would be Straight since they began your journey, because from your talk you still seem to be a little washed "clean and sober", no telling what else you might say. Oh ya grateful. Those days belong in the past a long, long, time ago. I know you still tell others that they are ? addicts? or how about ?powerless? That?s my favorite.  I?m grateful that I don?t have to follow a program or talk to man as though they can heal and forgive and show me the truth.  Or how about having an addict as my savior. Shit that sounds fucking insane.  We learned a long time ago in the dungeon that drugs where only used to cover the emotions like a blanket. We used because family, friends, or just plain assholes had emotionally abused us all.  You say you?ve been sober fifteen years ?are you not healed?? Or will you go back to the streets and die as a powerless addict.  Damn I would hate to have that shit on my conscience.  Do you live in fear because I don?t and I?m grateful? ::bangin::

Anyway, I?m really glad that you have found this forum maybe you will see things differently as I and others have. Or I should say make it clear. I left Dallas Spring of 87 so I am familiar with who lead you and your old comers (hey ain?t that druggie lingo) were probably my new comers. I?m ungrateful that I helped fuck ?em up like a brainwashed psycho. But some might be ?grateful.?  It took me a long time to beat all the lies and thanks to thestraights.com I will confirm their defeat.  Austin is not to far so maybe we could hook up and find some brothers and sisters. That would be cool. I will work with you on finding some, if all the lies didn?t beat them. There are a few in Houston that post so maybe we could set a time and date and maybe set up a couple get togethers a year here in Texas. Maybe we could even be tight on exposing the truth about Straight or programs similar. Maybe we could find twenty or more that are still out there that deserve to know the truth.  Then I would be grateful.  :wave:

[ehm]

Straight made them that way, but yah, you're right. I remember your name. Neither Jeff nor Steve turned out well I'm afraid. I'm glad to hear you're doing well yourself now. I'm alright , haven't let life drag me down any further than I needed to be, I suppose. A lot has happened to me, to everyone.
Take care of yourselves.

[Anonymous]

What was the Director's name in Dallas '87?

[Powerful Attitude]

On 2003-03-31 15:24:00, Anonymous wrote: "What was the Director's name in Dallas '87?"

There were actually two that year I know one was fired earlier in the year.  I see the face again but can't put a name on her. She was truely heartless.  What a witch.  The second was a man if i'm not mistaken?  Maybe the names will come to me later.

[BellaSatya]

Shelly, this is Shannon Adelman.  You were my day one newcomer!  I have never forgotten you.  It was so great to see your name.  If you join this forum you can send me a message.  Please do!  Or post your info so I can email you.  I will watch this string.

Peace,
Shannon

[Anonymous]

Chad,

I have the Texas Monthly with you in it.  Looks like Greg Peay on the cover. :question:

[Anonymous]

Director in 87 was Doridithy.  Before him was deerdorf.

[Anonymous]

I see a lot of names here that I remember.

I have to say that I definitely experiencing emotions that I did not expect to feel as I read all of these boards.

I entered Straight in 86 and commenced in Dallas.  I also worked as a staff member for 3 years after that.

The things I participated in were wrong.  I wish I knew then what I knew today.  I was definitely a product of the system.  I still do not drink or do drugs.  This is by choice.

I have to say that I am most interested in what you have been up to Morli.  I might be able to fill in some holes for you in regards to Steve Brooks.  Not sure though.  Feel free to email me at [email protected].

[ehm]