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« on: April 27, 2006, 04:50:00 PM »
I just wanted to offer an update of sorts ... not that anyone really remembers me or my daughters situation ... but more for my own benefit. Our daughter returned home from a TBS about a year ago. I was sold on this place. I firmly believed that it was where she needed to be. But, in the months since her return, she has really began to open up about her experience. My "beliefs" began to change ...
It (the program) was not always what the brochures and website led us to believe. "Duhhh" you say ...
I just wish to say that I have come to appreciate what you all do in terms of advocacy. While I think that your anger sometimes overpowers your message ... I do agree with what you are trying to say on most levels.
So with hat in hand, I say that I understand your anger and your zealousness in attacking this industry.
In hindsight (which I know is 20/20 vision) I wish I had not sent my daughter to such a facility ... and hers was mild in comparison with what some of you have experienced.
I am thankful that she is alive. I am thankful that she is not drug addicted, or pregnant, or carrying a deadly disease. I am thankful that we have been able to pick up the pieces and move forward.
I had a couple come to me a few weeks ago - at the end of their rope with their out of control teen. They wanted to send him to a TBS. I strongly discouraged them from doing so. I shared my reasons why. I just want the powers that be at Fornits to know, that you were instrumental in challenging my thinking.
Thank you.