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Anonymous:
From someone with absolutely no use for the 'methods' used in these places, I was 18, I had no real 'addiction' to speak of except for being considered depressed, suicidal, and bulimic, NONE of which I was. In some circles for an 18 year old to be a tad on the morose side is fairly normal, and I like to eat, always have, and after I finally made it out, the vomiting turned out to be an ulcer, not, as most everyone else thought, self inflicted.
Yes, I occasionally drank a beer when out with friends, and I'm aware that's illegal, but some people do have the capacity to drink socially, know personal limits, and stay within them. I drink socially still, but I don't get drunk, and I don't like drunks. I occasionally also partake in other "adult" activities, however again, I'm aware of my limits and stay within them.
No, I'm not currently in AA. At 27, I'm a college graduate, I have a home and a family, I'm fortunate enough to have a good support system now, and although I have faith in higher powers, I don't particularly ascribe to any single organized religion. I consider myself happy and successful, despite the mind fucking I got in years past. I was there 18 months, and it's taken the love of my husband and seeing my son's eyes to help me get over the past, and resolve to not ever put my child through the hell I was placed in.. no matter what good intentions I might have.
Is that a thorough enough answer? Hope so.
Anonymous:
Yeah, thats what I wanted to know.
Anonymous:
I was placed into AARC against my will in August 2002 at the age of 15. I didn't drink except for the occasional glass of wine with my family. In my entire life I have used marajuana less than ten times and acid 3 times. I ran from AARC after five months on step one. I immediately moved to Ontario to live with my father. I still have absolutely no desire to use drugs. My 95% average still won't cleanse my mother's mind of the AARC propaganda.
Hamiltonf:
I keep putting out questions on this site to those who have direct experience of AARC to contact me directly as I have a lot of questions about the place. Nobody pro-AARC has ever responded to my requests to talk, but I've had some private discussions with those opposed (and building -- but slowly)
So.. for you especially, I have a great idea. It seems your dad is supportive of you, but not your mum.
I'd like to talk to your dad and fill him in with regard to the situation here in Alberta.
Since I'm a divorce lawyer, I'm also curious to know how you escaped the clutches of Alberta.
If you register on this site you (or your dad) can e-mail me a private message and we can get a dialogue going here, that might be of benefit to you and help me in my research into AARC.
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Anonymous:
Hi anonymous, welcome to the board. I hope that your father is being supportive of you and I hope that your mom comes around. You're very lucky to have gotten out so soon (although if you are anything like me it was the longest five months of your life). Your story is important.
Enjoy Ontario.
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