Hello folks, just a friendly invitation... On Wednesday, September 19, around 5:30PM, I am hoping to see some fellow survivors out there at TC Williams High School in Alexandria. This invitation extends to ALL people, not just survivors. I have been trying to get hold of people who care about the way kids are treated in general, not just in rehabs linked to straight inc.
The plan is to meet there on the sidewalk (public property) in front of the school between 5:30 and 6:30PM. Many parents are curious about this issue, at least they were last year. They start coming in for the Back to School Night festivities around 6:30. I get there early so that the administrators and students/faculty have a chance to see we are there, LOL. However, I can only answer so many questions, and it would be FANTASTIC if other survivors could be there to help. I'll be bringing my older kids, some flyers and a couple of signs, but the most important thing is to use our experience/wisdom in explaining the problems of currently implemented straight inc treatment to these teachers, parents, etc... who have students or attend and work at TC Williams, headed by Dr. Riddile, who we all know was instrumental in the administration and proliferation of the program throughout the country.
If you are able to make it, please let me know. Last year we were there for about an hour and a half, due to the volume of parents, etc.
Lastly, I just wanted to remind everyone that I do not expect people to come in a 'you better be there' kind of way, nor am I touting this event as some great idea that everyone should agree with. This is simply an excellent and legally sound opportunity to shed a big bright light on the abusive drug treatment issue and it only happens ONCE a year at the school.
Thank you,
MG8