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Treatment Abuse, Behavior Modification, Thought Reform => Straight, Inc. and Derivatives => Topic started by: ScottBowers on January 27, 2003, 06:20:00 PM

Title: Another visit, anybody know me, say hello! Wash DC 84-86
Post by: ScottBowers on January 27, 2003, 06:20:00 PM
Was just surfacing to say hello to anyone who knows me from springfield 84-86. I started having nightmares a few years ago when I quit drinking, I had them before, but not about straight, not like these.

 I spoke to a group of people last weekend, and told my story, kinda weird! They asked me how in the hell straight got away with all the BS. I told them the best I could. The great thing was that it was the first time I was able to remember events in order, and really remember things that I had long forgotten.

 I remembered how my confrontation skills allowed me to advance quickly, only to be set back for doing the same things I was taught by oldcomers and staff. Make you into a monster, then set you back for it! Excellent commie tactics!

 BTW, I have found out about Scott Prophett, Paula's brother, along with Mike Nolen, and Paul Tudor. I'm not sure if I have the story correct about Paul, anyone with info, please e-mail me. I heard very bad things.

 I do not have permission to post about these guys, but you can contact me and I'll tell you about them if you know or knew them.

 I'm doing good, no complaints, I've seen darker days!

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Title: Another visit, anybody know me, say hello! Wash DC 84-86
Post by: METALGOD8 on January 27, 2003, 07:26:00 PM
Hello Scott, I 7th stepped in Springfield, April of 84. I may have seen you then. Memory aint my best subject, but I do think I remember you. I am curious about Scott, he did some spelunking with some current reaquaintances and I have often wondered what is up. I heard he moved away from Virginia. My email address is:  [email protected] Any updates would be greatly appreciated. I have a list of straight inc decedents, keeps growing, unfortunate but true. Hope you stick around! MG8   :smokin:
Title: Another visit, anybody know me, say hello! Wash DC 84-86
Post by: Froderik on January 27, 2003, 11:11:00 PM
Hey Scott! I was in there when you were. I remember your name, and I'd probably remember you if I saw you in person. Good to see a new/old face for a change. I must have been on 5th when you came in, but I didn't graduate till much later (1/85) story of my frikkin' life! Why the hell did they keep me on 5th so damn long? I ended up copping out from 5th after a disheartening attempt at withdrawal - talk to you later - Alex L.
Title: Another visit, anybody know me, say hello! Wash DC 84-86
Post by: infanalyst on January 28, 2003, 12:06:00 AM
Aloha,
I remember you Scott. If I'm not mistaken you were on 5th phase and were out shortly after my arrival. I also remember another Scott B. (Boyer). He was around during much of my phases. I remember reading the name Scott Prophett, and thinking "that name sounds familiar too", and then I remembered it was Paula who I really remember the most. She, I think had just made Executive Staff before my departure. I hope all is well for all of you now, and if you'd like to chat more please e-mail me.
Aloha!
Title: Another visit, anybody know me, say hello! Wash DC 84-86
Post by: ScottBowers on January 28, 2003, 07:11:00 PM
I searched for some straight members for years. I had intentions on paying a few back for some instances. Scott Prophett is exempt now. Last I knew he was in Georgia working for a tree service supply manufacturer, after falling out of a tree while working and permanently injuring his back.
 Ted Leo and Eric Roberts, stay the fuck away from me, for eternity! I also do not expect any forgiveness towards me from certain individuals.
Title: Another visit, anybody know me, say hello! Wash DC 84-86
Post by: ScottBowers on January 28, 2003, 07:16:00 PM
Alex, were you the one who played in a punk rock band? That's the only alex L. I thought of right away! If so, me and Heath Cook tried to contact you after seeing you in a magazine.
Title: Another visit, anybody know me, say hello! Wash DC 84-86
Post by: ScottBowers on January 28, 2003, 07:22:00 PM
anyone know where Dan Peck, Heath Cook, or Dave Hubbard are today? Can anyone tell me who Lisa D. was? I went through staff training with a Lisa D. I was hoping it was not her who died in 2000.
 BTW, I talked to Kyle Landry, who still thought the bullshit he did on staff to people was funny! I almost kicked his scrawny ass, but  I was behaving that night trying to entertain a lady friend.
 E-mail me at [email protected]
Title: Another visit, anybody know me, say hello! Wash DC 84-86
Post by: ScottBowers on January 28, 2003, 07:27:00 PM
Mike Sabota has his own jet! I heard Dean Mistretta married todd Phillips, or they live together as lovers, or something to that extent. anybody know? can anyone help me find Dean today? I'm really hoping to find him some day.
Title: Another visit, anybody know me, say hello! Wash DC 84-86
Post by: Froderik on January 28, 2003, 07:35:00 PM
" Alex, were you the one who played in a punk rock band? That's the only alex L. I thought of right away! If so, me and Heath Cook tried to contact you after seeing you in a magazine."

Yeah, That was me. I was into punk music before I went in, and I joined back (as guitarist) with my friends who had formed Reptile House in my absence...I wonder what mag you saw me in? You had sorta black, curly hair, right?
Title: Another visit, anybody know me, say hello! Wash DC 84-86
Post by: ScottBowers on January 29, 2003, 01:27:00 AM
No, but we were at someones house one day as oldcomers and you taught me a Judas Priest song on guitar, it was Green Manalishi! (and I can even still play it!)I had straight dark brown hair, and it was short. (that was meant to be funny)


 I remember how Dean Mistretta used to give you sooooo much shit due to his own personal dislike of punk music. I always pictured a bunch of skinheads kicking the shit out of his punk ass!

 Do you remember two asian kids, brother and sister, who went through the program? Heath Cook was dating the girl, and her brother showed us your picture one morning. Heath was seriously cool towards me when we met after straight. I have not seen him since that time, I wish I could talk to him or find him, he was a good friend. He talked to Steve Mathews right before Steve's death.

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Title: Another visit, anybody know me, say hello! Wash DC 84-86
Post by: Froderik on January 29, 2003, 12:06:00 PM
The two asian kids were Inja & Silva (?) Lin. I didn't realize that Silva was actually IN the program. I thought that she was a 'sibling.' Inja & I hung out a lot after I 7-stepped. We both liked p-rock. (Mike Salvini had developed an interest in it too...) I remember that Inja's sister was way into Alice Cooper. Yeah, I remember Heath, too. I was an oldcomer in his home an one point. (His step-mom was smokin'! She was YOUNG!) So I helped teach you that Priest tune, eh? Who else was there? I don't remember Dean giving me shit about punk music, but I don't doubt it! Pray, do tell...
Title: Another visit, anybody know me, say hello! Wash DC 84-86
Post by: METALGOD8 on January 29, 2003, 12:17:00 PM
:smokin:
Title: Another visit, anybody know me, say hello! Wash DC 84-86
Post by: infanalyst on January 29, 2003, 05:33:00 PM
Aloha MG8,



I was curious, is there a link to the information you are compiling? I too was in the Springfield Straight, and have often wondered about the fate of many of my fellow ex-comrades. Any info you have will be appreciated greatly.



Mahalo,



 :smokin:

_________________
Brent Lewis
American P.O.W.
5/17/86-12/2/87
Straight - DC (Springfield)

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Title: Another visit, anybody know me, say hello! Wash DC 84-86
Post by: ScottBowers on January 29, 2003, 07:14:00 PM
I would like to know where I can see the memorial for the victims, I need to know about a few people.
 BTW, anyone know who Lisa D. was that died in 2000? I was friends with a Lisa D. I just wanted to know, been kinda upset about the fact that it could be her. The girl I'm thinking of is Lisa Ducebella. Anyone know if it was or was not her, I'd really like to know for peace of mind please.
Title: Another visit, anybody know me, say hello! Wash DC 84-86
Post by: METALGOD8 on January 29, 2003, 11:19:00 PM
Hi Scott, just email me for directions, we are in MIDLAND VA. (1 hour from the Beltway towards Warrenton) just so the whole world can know where in VA this memorial is. I know that there are bits and peices coming in about people all the time, so it is an ongoing task keeping up with the names. Well, let me know when you want to visit. Thank you.  MG8   :smokin:


Some non-suicides:

Todd McCoy
Bill Burns

Suicides from Springfield to date:

Steve Matthews
Kristen Stottlemeyer
Chris Weiss
Kevin Yriondo
Paul Riffle
Duane Rholfs
Chris Kelly
Matthew Hunter
Title: Another visit, anybody know me, say hello! Wash DC 84-86
Post by: METALGOD8 on January 29, 2003, 11:22:00 PM
http://www.thestraights.com (http://www.thestraights.com)  is probably the most common one.  MG8 :smokin:
Title: Another visit, anybody know me, say hello! Wash DC 84-86
Post by: mcadaret on January 30, 2003, 10:45:00 AM
Scott,
When I first came here last summer, I was told that Glen Steepleton (Springfield) had also committed suicide.

I was in Springfield from Oct. 86 - Mar. 88. Glenn was on 4th and 5th phase and staff for awhile when I was there. So I imagine that he was a contemporary of yours at Sprinfield



M-

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Title: Another visit, anybody know me, say hello! Wash DC 84-86
Post by: ScottBowers on January 30, 2003, 04:37:00 PM
I have heard of more deaths, but no confirmations. Does anyone know the whereabouts of a Paul Tudor? He was in with me, and I was told he went out in a "blaze of glory, although I can find no news sources or other.
 I was told while locked up in Beaumont Learning Center that a few from straight were in there, i talked to one person at the gym once, but I cannot place who it was now. BTW, beaumont was great compared to straight! I had such a shitty time as a teen, I smile about my memories of my accomplishments there, because they were the best I had for a long time!
 Does anyone remember any of the many sexual assaults that went unreported? Any names or approximate dates? These would be helpful to send to Wes Fager if you can. I saw that Arnie L. and Bob C., both staff members when one rape happened that I know of, have been at the old message board. I'm sure they remember a lot of coverups that group never heard about, yet the post I read they sounded pro-straight.
Title: Another visit, anybody know me, say hello! Wash DC 84-86
Post by: spionu on February 05, 2003, 01:39:00 PM
Scott,
I'm new to this board and saw your post. I was there with you for most of your time, Feb 84 to Feb 86.
Lisa D. was the one that diad in 2000. I'm not sure of the details, but i do know it was her.

Chris Scoggins
Title: Another visit, anybody know me, say hello! Wash DC 84-86
Post by: Anonymous on February 05, 2003, 11:17:00 PM
Hey Guys,  

I've been gone for a while major computer crash. I was in Va 85-86, if you jog my memory Scott I know I will remember you, I remember when Lisa was put on staff trainee, I am sorry to hear of her passing, Didn't she marry another 7-stepper.
Chris I remember you! I don't know if you guys remeber me or not I tried to stay under the radar as much as possible. not that that worked very well, My name was Dianna Layman (got married it will be 15 years the 14th) and I had only drank 3 beers when my parents put me in. So you can imagine how many times I got confronted. I remember one time I was really getting the you are so fos get honest crap, during one of Don Peirsons raps he was just standing people up left and right to blow me away and Chris S  stood up and did not yell at all you tried to relate nicely to me Don sat you don real quick.  It stands out in my mind because it only happened twice once with chris and once with Tracy Anderson.  
Oh and if any one knows where Don Peirson is I am not a violent person but I owe his ass a big old kickin!
I do not know if any one remembers this but when I was put in it was on a 28 day assesment (I guess my parents needed 28 days of brainwashing to really commit) and my first 28 days i earned nothing. but day 28 fell on a Friday so i put in for home and in homes I told them to Fuck off I do not have a drug problem my 28 days are up I am out of here.  That night Don P was reading the books and called my name and said your going home, I had about 30 seconds of bliss then he got right up in my face and said no your not your parents signed you in for good and you earn nothing. I got blasted then during books and had hell to pay in review!

Diane
Title: Another visit, anybody know me, say hello! Wash DC 84-86
Post by: Diane B on February 05, 2003, 11:20:00 PM
:eek: OOPS that was me didn't sign in, sorry hope it did it right this time, if I didn't sorry!!
what do you expect from someone who crashes her computer so bad I had to take it back to factory settings.

Smiles.
Diane
Title: Another visit, anybody know me, say hello! Wash DC 84-86
Post by: ScottBowers on February 07, 2003, 09:31:00 AM
Chris,
  Do you have a way to verify about Lisa?
Hay Diane, I don't remember you yet, but I just wanted to say, Don Pierson should not have been in there IMHO. He was a misbehaver on 1st phase for a long time, and some of the things that went on, I won't even say on the board. He may have been turned into a criminal by straight, but when he entered straight, he was a victim like everyone else. Anyone who remembers Don's first phase knows this to be true! I personally am guilty for assaulting him physically on many occaisions, I was often sat beside newcomers because everyone knew I would "hit back". Staff seemed to love a good fight! Matter of fact, so did most of the group!
 I knew that if someone was misbehaving, staff might not notice I was tired that day! Plus confronting kept me awake!?
 Anyway, I feel the same about a few people, but inside I know that I cannot heal from the wounds simply by kicking everyone's ass! I've attempted that method, it really does not work! I used to talk about Bruce Lee all the time in group because I love to fight, so I really know how you feel!
 I took a lot of shit being there, but i gave a lot as well. Just the fact that I was an oldcomer, dragging people around by the back of their pants, shows that straight got to me. There is no sanity to such methods as that and motivating, or spitting in anyones face.
Title: Another visit, anybody know me, say hello! Wash DC 84-86
Post by: infanalyst on July 03, 2003, 07:41:00 PM
Hey Chris Scoggins!

It's me Brent Lewis! I got your e-mail a few months back and replied, but never heard anything back from you so I have no idea whether or not you received my e-mail. Please feel free to e-mail me back anytime!

Aloha! :wave:
Title: Another visit, anybody know me, say hello! Wash DC 84-86
Post by: scslygirl on August 06, 2003, 02:21:00 AM
HI BRENT, ITS JANINE
GLAD TO HEAR YOU ARE STILL AROUND HERE. ITS BEEN A WHILE FOR ME.

[email protected]

MAY 7 1986-JUNE 8 1988
SPRINGFIELD
Title: Another visit, anybody know me, say hello! Wash DC 84-86
Post by: Sal2004 on January 24, 2004, 08:24:00 PM
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On 2003-01-29 09:06:00, Froderik13 wrote:

"The two asian kids were Inja & Silva (?) Lin. I didn't realize that Silva was actually IN the program. I thought that she was a 'sibling.' Inja & I hung out a lot after I 7-stepped. We both liked p-rock. (Mike Salvini had developed an interest in it too...) I remember that Inja's sister was way into Alice Cooper. Yeah, I remember Heath, too. I was an oldcomer in his home an one point. (His step-mom was smokin'! She was YOUNG!) So I helped teach you that Priest tune, eh? Who else was there? I don't remember Dean giving me shit about punk music, but I don't doubt it! Pray, do tell... "


I lived with Inga for a long time we used to go to tons of shows in DC.  Is this ALEX LANE?  If so, this Mike Salvini:)

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Title: Another visit, anybody know me, say hello! Wash DC 84-86
Post by: Froderik on January 24, 2004, 10:39:00 PM
Hey Mike! Where are you living now? How is Rob? Remember that open mic night we played at the Marble Bar?  ::drummer::
Title: Another visit, anybody know me, say hello! Wash DC 84-86
Post by: Sal2004 on January 24, 2004, 10:43:00 PM
How could I forget!  Rob and I started the band PLASTIC X here in Mass.  Here is a link to our last album: http://www.mattersofsize.com/forum/show ... =plastic+x (http://www.mattersofsize.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1210&highlight=plastic+x) Check them out.

Mike (aka DLD)
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Post by: Sal2004 on January 24, 2004, 10:45:00 PM
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On 2003-01-28 22:27:00, ScottBowers wrote:

"I remember how Dean Mistretta used to give you sooooo much shit due to his own personal dislike of punk music. I always pictured a bunch of skinheads kicking the shit out of his punk ass![ This Message was edited by: ScottBowers on 2003-01-28 22:35 ]"


Dean kicked me out of the 7th Step Society for going to punkrock shows in DC:)
Title: Another visit, anybody know me, say hello! Wash DC 84-86
Post by: Froderik on January 24, 2004, 10:56:00 PM
What a fuckin' JERK!  :lol:
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Post by: Sal2004 on January 24, 2004, 10:59:00 PM
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On 2004-01-24 19:56:00, Froderik13 wrote:

"What a fuckin' JERK!  :lol: "


lol...did you check the music Alex what do you thing:D?
Title: Another visit, anybody know me, say hello! Wash DC 84-86
Post by: Froderik on January 24, 2004, 11:08:00 PM
No, not yet...I'll have to register and all that stuff, but I will..
Title: Another visit, anybody know me, say hello! Wash DC 84-86
Post by: Therion on January 25, 2004, 11:40:00 AM
I dont know you...but welcome to the boards.
Im from Dallas Straight (Richardson Bldg)
Title: Another visit, anybody know me, say hello! Wash DC 84-86
Post by: Scott D on January 26, 2004, 04:55:00 PM
I went in may 25 th of 88....can't remember you as you graduated or left shortly after but, were you in with Kim Shelly?
Scott D.
Title: Another visit, anybody know me, say hello! Wash DC 84-86
Post by: CStrickland on March 17, 2004, 09:38:00 PM
Man I am having major deja'vu

I just now got the courage tonight to look up all this crap on straight. I am remembering so many of you.

I was in Springfield in 2/85-10/86
Christi Strickland 5 ' 9 Blonde, I had come in from Montrose Detention.
Went to the Christian Learning Center on 3 rd phase and cop'd out for the 2nd and last time.
(http://http://www.geocities.com/beammeup23323/photo4.txt)
Title: Another visit, anybody know me, say hello! Wash DC 84-86
Post by: wesfager on March 17, 2004, 10:12:00 PM
Chris,

Please contasct me about the death of Lids D.

Wes Fager
[email protected]
Title: Another visit, anybody know me, say hello! Wash DC 84-86
Post by: wesfager on March 17, 2004, 10:14:00 PM
Scott,

Please email me about Paul Tudor, Ted Prophett, et. al
[email protected]
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Post by: Diane B on March 17, 2004, 10:48:00 PM
Ok I remember exactally who you are!!!! How have you been good I hope. wow major flashback!! I am glad you got out of there ok.  I don't know if you remember me or not but I was tall dark hair got blasted alot because I only had three beers before I went in there.  There is another straight board in yahoo groups that has a lot of Va people there, even some former (but now cool) staff Paul P, Barbara M, and people that you will know over there.  

Diane
Title: Another visit, anybody know me, say hello! Wash DC 84-86
Post by: CStrickland on March 18, 2004, 07:52:00 AM
I would be interested in finding out about that yahoo group.

Ya things are fine now but of course didn't start out that way.

I was up most of the night thinking about all the crap I had just read and feeding off of everyone elses anger. Amazing how that works isn't it? Finally I drifted off to sleep, a dreamless one, but of course this site was the first thing on my mind this morning.

Does it sound screwed up to say like I feel like I am at some weird family reunion?

I am still in touch with someone from there, you may remember her and her brother. Carla and Fred Herring. Both are messed up, Freds in Jail. He'll never be out, and Carla is a mess never married 3 kids and trying to hang on by her fingernails.

You know I still ride past that building alot having to run back and forth to Maryland. I usually have to jump off on backlick to avoid that cluster **** at the Springfield exit. I still gets chills thinking about a time they had me running down the road after a cop out and tackling her.

Yeah married, 2nd, 3 kids, just found out I am pregnant again. Which ia a blessing, I just had tubal reversal surgery in Jan. 04.

Mike is 16, Katelyn is 13 and Jacob is 11.
I got pregnant with Michael within a month of cop'n out...

But I just am not ready to go there yet. It's weird I share my testimony all the time will folks. But I feel this shame right his second and need to back slowly away from the computer.

BTW, Good morning...

Time for some coffee.


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Post by: infanalyst on April 20, 2004, 10:04:00 PM
Hey Christi,
I remember you. You were only there for a few more months after I got there. I also remember Fred and Carla Herring. Too bad to hear about their current situation. I just received contact from Kelly G. who was in around the same time as you and then went on staff a little later. It's amazing how time flies and things change for some of us. I know all about that weird family reunion feeling.

Anyways, good to hear you are doing well, and hopefully more people will show up on the survivor list than on the suicide list.

Aloha,
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Post by: carla on May 06, 2004, 07:53:00 PM
I am upset about the things christine strickland hobson has just posted about me and my brother. We actually were talking about 2wks ago when she told me about the different straight sites. I mean friends like that who needs enemies, right?  However, I am doing pretty good and now live in Florida for the last four years.  I remember a lot of you from 84-85 and even some of you after straight.  And hi diane! I am sure some of you are curious about my brother Fred and yes he is in jail but it is definitly not for the rest of his life. He goes up for parole in october 2006.  He is into mechanics and has gotten a couple of specialty certificates in different areas of mechanics otherwise he's hangin' tough. If you are interested in talking to me or want to write to Fred you can email me.
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Post by: Anonymous on May 06, 2004, 08:26:00 PM
I was in jail with Fred.  He gives good head and he did my laundry.
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Post by: ginabobina on May 07, 2004, 06:05:00 AM
I rememeber you and Fred but I cant remember if it was at meetings before I went into straight in 88 or after. I knew alot of Staff and  7th steppers before I landed in straight.
Gina
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Post by: Anonymous on June 23, 2004, 12:58:00 AM
Chris Scoggins and Scott Bowers... I remember both names, and Chris, I remember your face and voice. You cried a lot. I cried inside. I'm sure nobody remembers me, as I was doing my best to be as robotic as possible and did finally manage to get out of that place. Once every couple of years I check into these websites to see if any good has come to anyone. I am a reasonably successful artist and musician, NOOO thanks to straight and I was so sorry to hear about Steve Matthews' fate as well as the rest. Anyone remember Peter Coyne, who had severe mental problems but somehow managed to move up in his program? He seventh-stepped and was murdered a short while later over an argument over who would get to sit in the front seat. He was the only guy I'd known before entering the program in Springfield. I see so many names on these boards that sound familiar.

I hope everyone is doing very, very well for themselves. These Sembler people (whose names I never knew while in there) really should suffer some serious consequences for putting that place together. What a horrible waste of human life.
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Post by: Anonymous on June 23, 2004, 01:00:00 AM
by the way, my name is Roy S. Scott, I think we might have been in the same home with a guy named Jason something for awhile...
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Post by: Froderik on June 23, 2004, 12:22:00 PM
Roy, do you know of anyone else that died there? I was in VA Straight 1982-85.

froderik13@y****.com (yahoo)
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Post by: Anonymous on June 24, 2004, 10:56:00 AM
Roy S here... Dean Mistretta is the one person from that place, if I had to pick just one, who I would like to pay severely. He was Satan. Everytime he walked into the room, I got a cold chill down my back. He was so cocky, so totally full of himself, and seemed to take great personal pleasure in watching us all squirm around on the thinly carpeted floor in that weird back room at Springfield. Jezus, as if it wasn't bad enough sitting in hard chairs all day, then they make us sit on the floor for hours.
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Post by: Anonymous on June 24, 2004, 10:58:00 AM
Don't misunderstand though, I'm not a vengeful or violent person. It's just when I think back, his is the first face that pops into my mind as the most disturbed and evil individual involved.
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Post by: Anonymous on June 24, 2004, 11:03:00 AM
I have been trying to remember a face for Duane Rholfs, because I remember that he was there the whole time I was. I picture a few different people...

Scott Bowers, you mention your "confrontational skills.." were you the guy who could yell louder than anyone, whose face turned deep red? Kinda stocky, slight freckles, brown hair? :smile: I'm just glad I only had to bear it from you once. And I understand, and I forgive. I had copped out and returned (the first time... Second time, thank god, I managed to stay away for two years until turning 18). It was everyone's job to act as angry as the devil whenever they brought somebody back in after copping out. As if you weren't already bummed enough about having to come back!
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Post by: Anonymous on June 24, 2004, 02:06:00 PM
Christi Strickland... I was in there when you were (Roy Schneider), your name sounds familiar. I do distinctly remember the Herrings. I remember thinking Carla was about the prettiest girl I had ever seen... And Fred was such a tiny little goofy guy... What did he do to get in jail? I have a hard time picturing that.
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Post by: webdiva on September 28, 2004, 04:04:00 AM
just ran across this. do you mean asian as in indian?? or chinese? japanese? We did know an indian family who had 2 kids in straight and a sibling. If so I know I have their contact info somewhere although not sure how recent it would be.
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Post by: Anonymous on October 13, 2004, 11:10:00 AM
Hey Scott,

I remember you. Glad you are well. Any interest in a Springfield Reunion?  Marcus Chatfield
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Post by: Anonymous on October 13, 2004, 02:01:00 PM
Hello Chris!!!!
 I hope you remember me, I've just got access to the computer and am excited to find this website.  I am intersested in organizing a reunion, any interst?

Marcus Chatfield
[email protected]
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Post by: Anonymous on October 15, 2004, 01:17:00 AM
Springfield Reunion.....How about  November 13th or November 14th??
Title: Another visit, anybody know me, say hello! Wash DC 84-86
Post by: Withdraw on October 15, 2004, 11:40:00 PM
Hi, you all ! I also just found the courage to search the web for topics and people to do w/ Straight Va. I was  there in 1986. I was sooo rebellious. I wasn't ever gonna let them break me. I was finally termanated/ withdrawn ( Thank Goddess!) I remember alot of you , and am happy to see many have " survived" and have found their way to this site . OK no laughing .. I never motivated, I hit anyone who touched me ( i don't know why ) I was scared to death.  . I put in a w/d every chance I could < Carla took some of those , LOL. I remember you being one of the Nicer people I encountered there.   Straight has made a huge impact on my life. It haunts me everyday. I seem to find a way to process it though. I do ok. I would be interested in a reunion, I need some  closure to that entire time in my life. Wow !! No one speaks of the lovely hair cuts the  straight moms did !  they certianly did a job on me up in that tiny room upstairs. I must say tonight is the first time I have had a smile on my face about straight, NIce to see you all.  [ This Message was edited by:  on 2004-10-15 20:57 ][ This Message was edited by: Withdraw on 2005-09-22 22:43 ][ This Message was edited by: Withdraw on 2005-09-22 23:42 ]
Title: Another visit, anybody know me, say hello! Wash DC 84-86
Post by: Queen Bitch on October 16, 2004, 12:20:00 AM
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I was finally termanated/ withdrawn ( Thank Goddess!)

You go, girl! ::cheers::
Title: Another visit, anybody know me, say hello! Wash DC 84-86
Post by: misbehaver on October 16, 2004, 01:31:00 AM
Your courage under the torment that Straight so graciously provided has more than likely assured that you will NEVER be a victim.? I was also only in the program for around 6-7 months (Cinci. 1/86-8/86). I was determined not to put my family thru the same shit I was subjected to. I fought for myself and also to relieve my parents of the guilt trip staff and Straight parents force fed them. I knew WE would prevail; many prissy weaklings wanted good food, clean clothes and a warm bed. They traded personal integrity for comfort. WE enjoy the pride of conviction.
"In a world of compromise some men[women]don't" HK
Jason[ This Message was edited by: misbehaver on 2004-10-15 22:36 ]
Title: Another visit, anybody know me, say hello! Wash DC 84-86
Post by: Withdraw on October 17, 2004, 01:35:00 AM
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On 2004-10-15 22:31:00, misbehaver wrote:

 WE enjoy the pride of conviction.



Although I am "proud" of not conforming. I was not bragging, I was simply describing who I was while I was there, That is what people would remember me for. When I was withdrawn/terminated I just disappeared hoping it was all a really bad dream.

 So the first couple days of finding all this stuff is comsuming. I have read that is a somewhat normal  response, because my wrist sure does hurt from all the searching the web for more. I hope it fades soon.  :exclaim:
Title: Another visit, anybody know me, say hello! Wash DC 84-86
Post by: Anonymous on March 24, 2006, 08:35:00 AM
this is Dean Mistretta....call me 401.413.2428
Title: Another visit, anybody know me, say hello! Wash DC 84-86
Post by: Anonymous on March 30, 2006, 12:09:00 PM
I REMEMBER U MAN.... WHATS UP
KIP
Title: Another visit, anybody know me, say hello! Wash DC 84-86
Post by: Anonymous on March 30, 2006, 12:18:00 PM
CHRIS,   CAN U CATCH ME UP... IVE MISSED A LOT IT SEEMS.   WHO RU STILL IN TOUCH WITH
Title: Another visit, anybody know me, say hello! Wash DC 84-86
Post by: Anonymous on April 13, 2006, 05:54:00 PM
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On 2006-03-24 05:35:00, Anonymous wrote:

"this is Dean Mistretta....call me 401.413.2428"