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Treatment Abuse, Behavior Modification, Thought Reform => Straight, Inc. and Derivatives => Topic started by: chadrbarnes on August 01, 2001, 09:26:28 PM

Title: are there any 1980's dallas straight mebers out there
Post by: chadrbarnes on August 01, 2001, 09:26:28 PM
are there any 1980"s dallas straight mebers out there
i was in straight 2 times in dallas looking for old contacts mt name is chad barnes

Title: are there any 1980's dallas straight mebers out there
Post by: groovy1634 on August 02, 2001, 12:27:31 AM
dallas 91'
iwas there in 91'

Title: are there any 1980's dallas straight mebers out there
Post by: chadrbarnes on August 02, 2001, 02:45:57 AM
Re: dallas 91'
who are you?

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Post by: Carmel on January 10, 2002, 03:09:00 PM
Chad,

I think I remeber you....you were there when I first came in.  I think you were on staff.  Do I have the right Chad?  

I remember Tommy Weigand, Caesar Vinnegoni, (spell?)  Mike Whellum, Craig McGinnis  etc....

Do you remeber me?

Carmel Fales
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Post by: Anonymous on June 05, 2002, 04:16:00 PM
I was wondering if you knew of my high school/college boyfriend who attended the Dallas Straight in the mid 80's.  His name was Jeffrey Spearman and I just recently found out that he passed away nearly seven years ago, atage 27.  (Actually just days before he would have turned 28).  Any information would be appreciated.  He first attended the Orlando Straight and then went to work on the staff at the Dallas Straight.  Please email me at: [email protected]
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Post by: JohnW on July 18, 2002, 03:12:00 AM
I was in Dallas '89 and '90.  I remember many names mentioned but not Jeffrey Spearman.
~John
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Post by: Carmel on July 18, 2002, 09:28:00 AM
Hey John,

Glad to see you are back around.  Did you ever get my reply to the e-mail you sent me so long ago?  Wasnt sure if you did, hotmail can be terribly unreliable. :wink:

Drop me a note if you get a chance, I am sure we have lots to groan over!

Carmel
Title: are there any 1980's dallas straight mebers out there
Post by: Anonymous on July 18, 2002, 12:52:00 PM
I was there (Dallas) from Halloween of 90' until Christmas (when I could finally convince my mother that the place was run by freaks).
Title: are there any 1980's dallas straight mebers out there
Post by: Carmel on July 18, 2002, 02:25:00 PM
So whats your name Anon? If you dont mind me asking.  I am really interested in talking to people from the Dallas program because I really havent seen or heard from anyone who spent time there when I did.  One person really.  And thats John who just posted.  Most everyone here is from the Florida and Atlanta programs, and usually from earlier time periods (the 80's) as well.  You may or may not remeber me, form the sound of it you might have come in very near to when I copped out.

Carmel
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Post by: groovy1634 on September 07, 2002, 02:21:00 AM
i remember ceasare...i hateed him...i walked out on one of his raps...he was so self absorbed..oh well who wasnt

lisa
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Post by: Pandora on September 07, 2002, 08:25:00 AM
Aug. 1989 to December 1990

I remember a Lori Barnes and your name sounds familiar but I can't put a face to it.  My name was Leslie M. Porter...(I am married now)
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Post by: kellyfromdallas on September 19, 2002, 12:48:00 PM
Hi. Kelly Williams here. I was there in '89 or '90. I was 12 and my sister Denise was there, too. I actually just found this website yesterday.

I remember you, Chad. Didn't Texas Monthly feature you in an article about Straight?

I think I remember Carmel. Nice tan...dark, curly hair?

And Leslie Marie...light skin, short hair, very kind?

Here's my update. I'm doing well in spite of Straight. Up until college, my happiness was questionable. But somehow things worked out and now I love my job as an advertising copywriter, I have a great group of friends and a wonderful boyfriend.

How is everyone else doing?
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Post by: Carmel on September 19, 2002, 02:19:00 PM
Kelly!

Yes I remember you, you were only 12!  Wow, its been so long.

I am so glad that you are doing well, how is Denise?  She was my oldcomer along with Marla Bradham for a VERY longtime.  

I suppose I had a good tan, until of course it faded from being in that bulding day in and day out!  I ran away from Straight about a month after the California people came.  

I am now married and have one 5 year old, and one baby boy on the way.  I am due in January.  Leslie Marie is now living in Norway, she is a birthing assistant.  We communicate off and on, she has just recently begun posting at the Yahoo site again.

I remember staying with you and Denise one weekend at your host home, I guess it was called an "out of town" host home....and we all sat near your back porch door and watched the fireflies outside.  That was one of the better memories I have from there.  

Do you still keep in touch with anyone else from the Program?
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Post by: Anonymous on September 20, 2002, 02:54:00 PM
Texas Monthly did do a feature on STRAIGHT Dallas.  I may post the OCR version soon to my site at kidsofelpaso.com in the links section.

I am curious if there was a STRAIGHT in both Irving and Richardson, TX. or if there was just a location in Irving and what the dates of operation were.  Also I am curious if anyone has the physical address(es) so I can take and post some updated pics of the building(s) as they are currently.

Any info is appreciated.
Unregistered User Todd
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Post by: Carmel on September 20, 2002, 04:03:00 PM
I would LOVE to read that article, I cant find it online anywhere.

FYI, I checked out your Timeline section on your site, and I didnt know if you knew but after California Straight closed down around half of their kids were transfered to us in Dallas. Sometime in August-September of 1990 maybe a little later.
Title: are there any 1980's dallas straight mebers out there
Post by: Carmel on September 20, 2002, 04:05:00 PM
Oh, also...I think both locations existed..but not simutaneously....Irving was where I was.  I think they shut down some time in 91.  I left in November of 90.
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Post by: Anonymous on September 20, 2002, 06:36:00 PM
I'll try to get the article scanned in this weekend.  It may not be posted to the site until next week sometime.  I'll get in touch with ya via this thread of posts when it is online or you can always pester me at thekidsbbs.com if for some reason I procrastinate.  

Did STRAIGHT Dallas close at the same time as other STRAIGHTS (i.e did a few programs all shut the doors simultaneously or did they all kind of meet thier doom individually?).  Do you know if any of the transplants to STRAIGHT in Irving were from KIDS of Southern California?  Anyone on the names list of kidsofelpaso.com...the ones that went to KIDS of SC from KIDS of El Paso are notated with CA next to thier names.  Are any familiar to you?  When did STRAIGHT Dallas shut it's doors?  Sorry for the multi[ple questions, the timeline does need updating and you are the wise one!!

Thanks again for your help.  If you'd like to email your response, I'm at [email protected]

Todd
Todd
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Post by: Carmel on September 22, 2002, 12:22:00 PM
I wil take a look at your list again, and let you know if I see anyone familiar.  We actually had one kid in our program that was supposedly from KIDS of El Paso, his name was Paco Durant.  He had been in the program for some ungodly amount of time, like close to 5 years or something....between the two programs I mean.

As far as I know, when Dallas closed its doors several of the clients were sent off to the Atlanta and Florida programs.  From what I was told they were most all non-compliers at the Dallas program....but acually graduated from the other East coast programs after their transfers.

I think Atlanta may have gone next and then Florida....I didnt even know that the other locations (Cincy, Boston, etc.) had ever existed until finding thestraights.com

I had no idea there was a California program until we were told that it was closing and their group was coming to us.

A more direct answer to your question is that I think Cali, Dallas, Atlanta, and Florida all closed somewhere within the space of 90-93.
Title: are there any 1980's dallas straight mebers out there
Post by: cram737 on October 19, 2002, 01:07:00 AM
I was in Straight Atlanta, but my step-brother ,John Gilley, was in Dallas around 85 or 86.
Title: are there any 1980's dallas straight mebers out there
Post by: jason999 on November 29, 2002, 05:19:00 PM
I remember ya.

I think our families still run into each other from time...

And Caesare. I heard he became a cop.

and Leslie Marie Porter!  I was in an absolute pre-adolescent lust-fury for you back in the day.

Whatever happened in all of your lives??

A brief synopsis of mine..
Got out of Straight, got a mohawk. Nosering. Stayed sober all of a coupla months out. Lived at a punk rock club and sang for a band. Got drunk alot and had a great time... shacked up with a chica, unshacked up, moved to the Marianas Islands and BBQ'd a lot and got fat.  Moved to Communist China and hung out in Taoist temples... and slimmed down (hard not to in China). Back to Dallas.. moved a couple years ago to Singapore and lived a life of corporate hedonism fighting hackers for a fortune 100.  Still in Singapore now & moving back to Dallas in a week...
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Post by: jnece2 on January 02, 2003, 11:57:00 AM
Hello All,



I cant believe the stories I am reading. I didnt think I would ever hear about or think of this place again. I am amazed how much of it is coming back to me. I was only 13 or so when I went in and totally fucked up. I am starting to remember some of the people I was in with and would love to hear from any of you.



I am doing well now in Houston TX. Family married all the good stuff.



Take Care,



Jason Nece
[email protected]

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Title: are there any 1980's dallas straight mebers out there
Post by: Anonymous on January 02, 2003, 04:15:00 PM
Chad,
I remember your name but I can't remember your face.  I began searching articles on Straight for some odd reason and found a bunch of sites, super bizarre stuff out there.  I read some of the horror stories as if it happened to someone else when it happened to all of us.  I was a Senior Staff member in 89 or 90.  I am Shelly Beavers.  If I ever harmed you in any way, I am truely sorry.  I have been lucky and stayed clean since '87.  I live in Dallas.  Help me remember who you are.
Title: are there any 1980's dallas straight mebers out there
Post by: Anonymous on January 02, 2003, 04:20:00 PM
Lisa,
help me remember you?
Shelly Beavers from Dallas, in '87 graduated '89 worked on staff till '90.
Title: are there any 1980's dallas straight mebers out there
Post by: Anonymous on January 02, 2003, 04:24:00 PM
I remember John Gilley, how is he today.
Shelly Beavers in '87-'89
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Post by: Carmel on January 02, 2003, 04:57:00 PM
Shelly,

I remember hearing your name a few times, but you must have been gone right when I went in....around March 1990.  Do you still keep in touch with anyone from Dallas?  I dont really see too many Dallas people here on the boards.  

Carmel Woods
Title: are there any 1980's dallas straight mebers out there
Post by: Anonymous on January 03, 2003, 02:18:00 PM
I can't remember when in '90 I left.  I worked as the nurses assistant for the last 6 months I was there and led 1 or 2 raps a week, a mushy kind.  Towards the end of working there I wasn't able to deal with the way it was all going down hill and so I either wanted to really be helping or not at all, I couldn't deal with the screaming and kids hurting themselves.  It got really messed up at the end.
Title: are there any 1980's dallas straight mebers out there
Post by: jason999 on January 09, 2003, 04:55:00 AM
Hey Shelly-

Jason here.  I'd like to talk to ya sometime... email me if you want:

[email protected] (http://mailto:[email protected])

Anyone else feel free also


-j
Title: are there any 1980's dallas straight mebers out there
Post by: Anonymous on February 19, 2003, 04:16:00 AM
Hey Shelly,
Remember the name Lesli Eberstein? I did your intake. If you would like to respond, then e-mail me at [email protected]
Title: are there any 1980's dallas straight mebers out there
Post by: Anonymous on February 20, 2003, 12:31:00 AM
Does anyone out there remember Steve Brooks, or Jeff Spearman?
If you would like to respond, then e-mail me at [email protected]
Title: are there any 1980's dallas straight mebers out there
Post by: Anonymous on March 13, 2003, 09:37:00 PM
Ya, I remember Steve Brooks and Jeff Spearman.

I started the Dallas Program in 1986.
It was in Richardson.
I'm sorry for what i took part in.
I appoligize to all.

I came from St. Petersberg. 1985.
Betty SEMBLER did my intake
ALL THE STORIES ARE NOT LIES.  

If you back the program. You are deceived.
There's only one TRUTH.
JESUS CHRIST.
I PRAY HE SETS YOU FREE.

I'm still alive and doing fine.
I made them all liars you see.

I didn't die. I just got away from all those lies.

 "CHECK OUT SYNANON"
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Post by: ehm on March 13, 2003, 11:24:00 PM
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Post by: Anonymous on March 14, 2003, 12:01:00 PM
On 2003-03-13 18:37:00, Anonymous wrote:
"Ya, I remember Steve Brooks and Jeff Spearman.

I started the Dallas Program in 1986.
It was in Richardson.
I'm sorry for what i took part in.
I appoligize to all. "


You helped start Straight Dallas in '86 and came from '85 St. Pete? Were you on senior Staff?
If this is who I think it is, I would really like an apology from you personally.
 Something you did to me has bothered me ever since 1986. I never thought I would ever have a chance to speak to you. You were very wrong about me. I was truely hurt by you. I would like a chance to work this out with you.
I could be wrong of course, and I apologise in advance if I am jumping to conclutions, but if not, I've waited almost 20 years to tell you one or two things.
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Post by: Anonymous on March 15, 2003, 01:58:00 PM
NO. I was on fourth as i stated. I'M NOT THOSE WIZARDS YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT. HARDIN, DEAN, RILEY, AND THE OTHER JOHN. I CAN'T REMEBER HIS LAST NAME. I'm "pOwerfull attitude".

I WOULD PERSONALLY BE CAREFUL TRYING TO FING THESE GUYS AGAIN. I'M SURE THEY ARE STILL WASHED.
THE RAP I DETAILED WAS LED BY THEM IN ST. PETERSBURG.

YOU DON'T HAVE TO APOLIGIZE IF YOU MISSED THE MARK. I UNDERSTAND YOU. BUT I WAS GUILTY OF WORKING THEIR GAME WHEN I CAME BACK. SO I AM GUILTY AND I ASK FOR YOUR FORGIVENESS.

REPLY PLEASE.
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Post by: ehm on March 15, 2003, 05:23:00 PM
Sorry, that was me, I was so afraid you might have been Cameron, I was afraid to post under my user name. Will you please tell me who you are?
I have another guess, and I'm not going to ask you unless it is private, how do I do this? You're a guy right? I feel the need to connect with you because we were there together. Please reply.
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Post by: Antigen on March 15, 2003, 05:29:00 PM
Betty Sembler was doing intakes in 85???

Oh, this is something! In 83 or 84, the wicked bitch monster was claiming to not know much about the 'magic' that went on inside. She was just a business type, check signer, fund raiser, doncha know.

Please email me [email protected] and I'll give you my number to call. I would absolutely love to have some more info on this.

The law in its majestic equality, forbids all men to sleep under bridges, to beg in the streets, and to steal bread - the rich as well as the poor

--Anatole France

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Post by: Anonymous on March 15, 2003, 09:52:00 PM
Where you in St. Pete?
Did you come in when Dallas opened?


You have an e-mail on the way.
Title: are there any 1980's dallas straight mebers out there
Post by: ehm on March 15, 2003, 10:30:00 PM
I came in Dallas, Executive drive, Richardson.
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Post by: Anonymous on March 15, 2003, 10:46:00 PM
I can't find your e-mail.
Mine is [email protected]
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Post by: ehm on March 15, 2003, 10:54:00 PM
.......... :exclaim:
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Post by: glider on March 16, 2003, 12:01:00 AM
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Post by: Powerful Attitude on March 16, 2003, 02:27:00 PM
Hey Morli, it was good to talk to you yesterday. I didn' know Richardson stayed open that long. There are a lot of survivors around here somewhere. Maybe I can find some since i'm in Texas. I'll keep looking for ya.
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Post by: ehm on March 16, 2003, 03:06:00 PM
Title: are there any 1980's dallas straight mebers out there
Post by: shell66 on March 17, 2003, 11:46:00 PM
I never thought that I would come across people that remembered my high school/college sweetheart, Jeff Spearman.  Jeff and I had a long history together that spanned about 6 years total.  I was never a drug user like Jeff, but the good college student that him Mom and Step Dad loved.  I owe so much to them for all their support when Jeff was in the Dallas Straight program.  I often thought about Jeff from time to time and ironically he called me on my wedding day in 1991.  It was unfortunate I did not get to talk with him, but I know that he was thinking of me and I will always remember my first love.  I met Jeff while we both were student attending high school in Orlando way back in 82.  He was my first boyfriend and I loved having someone wait for me on the front steps of our high school.  It was a very sad ending to such a precious life for Jeff, as he passed away in 1995 and only days before his 28th birthday.  Friends told me, but I just couldn't believe it until I actually saw his obituary notice in the paper.  May he rest in Peace and know that he was truly loved my me and his family.
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Post by: ehm on March 18, 2003, 01:15:00 AM
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Post by: shell66 on March 18, 2003, 10:41:00 AM
Thank you for your kind words.  I lost contact with Jeff in 1989.  I was working at a dept. school and was about to graduate from college, when I last saw him.  He told me he was going to have a nose job.  He also told me about the wonderful job prospects his mom had set up for him at Universal Studios.  Upon his death, he was a computer graphics specialist.  I feel so much for his mom and step dad, for Jeff was her only child.  Jeff was very close to her and he lived with her for most of his life.  His dad was a different story.  His dad enrolled him in Straight Orlando sometime in 86.  I was still his girlfriend at the time, so I was the subject of many discussions about his drug use.  Everyone at Straight convinced his dad and step mom, that I was his drug problem, when I was not a drug user.  I remember going to many "rap sessions" and when that was no longer possible due to my work/class schedule, I had to report in with his dad each week to get progress on Jeff.  I don't know if Jeff ever found that special someone and I just knew that I couldn't live like this anymore.  Upon graduation from UCF, I met and married my husband, Jim.  I have been married for almost 12 years and we have three children, 8, 3, and 2.  I wondered from time to time how my first love was doing and just recently found out about his death.  A few friends from high school said that he overdosed.  I wondered if Straight had anything to do with his death?

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Title: are there any 1980's dallas straight mebers out there
Post by: Anonymous on March 29, 2003, 06:53:00 PM
I was there in 87'-88.  Mark Gerling.  I remember Chad from Corsicana.
Title: are there any 1980's dallas straight mebers out there
Post by: Anonymous on March 29, 2003, 07:03:00 PM
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.
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Post by: Anonymous on March 29, 2003, 07:09:00 PM
I was there in 88-89, for 14 months.  I remember some of those names you mentioned.  My name is Mark Gerling.
Title: are there any 1980's dallas straight mebers out there
Post by: Anonymous on March 29, 2003, 09:50:00 PM
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.
Title: are there any 1980's dallas straight mebers out there
Post by: Anonymous on March 29, 2003, 09:58:00 PM
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
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Post by: Anonymous on March 29, 2003, 10:04:00 PM
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.
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Post by: Powerful Attitude on March 30, 2003, 12:20:00 AM
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:
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Post by: ehm on March 30, 2003, 09:27:00 PM
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.
Title: are there any 1980's dallas straight mebers out there
Post by: Anonymous on March 31, 2003, 06:24:00 PM
What was the Director's name in Dallas '87?
Title: are there any 1980's dallas straight mebers out there
Post by: Powerful Attitude on April 01, 2003, 01:20:00 AM
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.
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Post by: BellaSatya on July 28, 2003, 11:47:00 PM
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
Title: are there any 1980's dallas straight mebers out there
Post by: Anonymous on August 25, 2003, 09:35:00 PM
Chad,

I have the Texas Monthly with you in it.  Looks like Greg Peay on the cover. :question:
Title: are there any 1980's dallas straight mebers out there
Post by: Anonymous on August 25, 2003, 09:39:00 PM
Director in 87 was Doridithy.  Before him was deerdorf.
Title: are there any 1980's dallas straight mebers out there
Post by: Anonymous on September 09, 2003, 01:28:00 AM
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].
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Post by: ehm on September 09, 2003, 11:59:00 AM
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Post by: BellaSatya on September 09, 2003, 01:42:00 PM
I have an important question.  Does anyone remember Denny Debourbon?  We were in Straight together and then became good friends after Straight, then lost touch when I moved back to Houston.  I was told several years ago that he was murdered.  Can anyone confirm or deny?  I have tried to find information on this but no one knows.  Help if you can.


Shannon
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Post by: BellaSatya on September 09, 2003, 02:16:00 PM
Anonymous user said:

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

My reply:

Sometimes its difficult for me to read these.  All the names and memories.  Its haunting.  Thats the best word for it.  I was in Straight for so long and as much as I try to say that Im Over it, I guess I really never will be.  

I find it difficult to sort out my feelings about all of the stories I read here.  I mostly experience a sadness, an overwhelming sense of nostalgia and sadness.  Some of us still arent happy and never will be.  Some of us were so raped of our 'selves' that they have never re-established who they are.  Some of us are still so angry and I wish I could help them move past this and find their center.  

I was 15 when I went in to Straight and 17 when I left.  I am 31 now and can say that I couldnt find my place in this world for 10 years after Straight.  I did so many drugs, got into self mutilation and so much more.  

We all have a story and I wont tell mine here but I will say that, Straight was beyond horror for a lot of young impressionable minds, young minds that will forever remain stunted by the injustices they suffered at the hands of other young impressionable minds. There are a few of us that even though we were lost for a long time, found our way back, found our happiness and some peace and because of this Straight and all people involved in its creation/ruin did not win.

Besides that I am really happy to see a few of you, beyond all of the bullshit I made some really great friends in Straight and although overshadowed by the fact that I was locked up, I had some great moments.

Thats all...  I just needed to get that out.

Peace and Calm,
Shannon
Title: are there any 1980's dallas straight mebers out there
Post by: Therion on December 29, 2003, 03:43:00 AM
Mark Gerling
Chad Barnes
 
Yep you guys did my intake. I remembered your faces but not your names.

[ This Message was edited by: Therion on 2003-12-29 16:58 ]
Title: are there any 1980's dallas straight mebers out there
Post by: ehm on August 18, 2004, 04:18:00 PM
bump

It takes a village idiot to believe that a family needs instruction from the government to raise a child.
-- Anonymous homeschooler

Title: are there any 1980's dallas straight mebers out there
Post by: Anonymous on August 20, 2004, 07:04:00 PM
Quote
On 2003-03-31 15:24:00, Anonymous wrote:

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


My intake was 1988 and at the time it was Mrs. Petito.
Title: are there any 1980's dallas straight mebers out there
Post by: twin1.angie on October 08, 2004, 01:25:00 PM
i was there in 87...i remember your name & vaguely what you look like...i know this posting is old, but i'd thought i'd try...angie
Title: are there any 1980's dallas straight mebers out there
Post by: twin1.angie on October 08, 2004, 01:28:00 PM
hey shannon...it's angie...i'm still in richardson, if you get this, look me up.

i remember denny, i have pics of us coloring our hair together...i heard he was dead also, but i don't know any more than you.
Title: are there any 1980's dallas straight mebers out there
Post by: Anonymous on October 08, 2004, 02:30:00 PM
Hi Angie. It's Lesli. Wanna chat?
Title: are there any 1980's dallas straight mebers out there
Post by: twin1.angie on October 08, 2004, 03:26:00 PM
hey, i've been reading this stuff for hours, it's very sad.
how are you? how's your daughter? where are you living?
i'm good, looking for a job.
i just ran into spencer a few weeks ago, he said justin is sleeping on his couch.
i was reading all that stuff about steve & jeff, pretty harsh...i saw steve a few years ago, he had just gotten out of prison, it was too weird, i couldn't keep talking to him...and jeff, i saw jeff in 89 or 90, we hung out a little, he had that nose job, that was weird, very sad that he's dead, but maybe he's in a better place.
i'm a little overwhelmed right now with all this stuff, but i can't stop reading it.

angie
Title: are there any 1980's dallas straight mebers out there
Post by: Anonymous on October 08, 2004, 03:45:00 PM
I understand, I was too when I first found this place. I've had issues because of Straight for a long time. Email me, okay. I'll tell you all about us!

(Email deleted at users request.)


[ This Message was edited by: GregFL on 2004-10-09 11:52 ]
Title: are there any 1980's dallas straight mebers out there
Post by: ShebbyLeavers on October 08, 2004, 04:06:00 PM
Angie
I told you it was wild!
Title: are there any 1980's dallas straight mebers out there
Post by: ShebbyLeavers on October 08, 2004, 04:11:00 PM
Is this Shannon from Houston? Brother Barry?
Title: are there any 1980's dallas straight mebers out there
Post by: twin1.angie on October 08, 2004, 04:21:00 PM
since i started reading this morning, i've talked to bill, anita, & my mom about this...weird
Title: are there any 1980's dallas straight mebers out there
Post by: twin1.angie on October 08, 2004, 04:22:00 PM
that's what i want to know too
Title: are there any 1980's dallas straight mebers out there
Post by: Anonymous on October 08, 2004, 04:24:00 PM
Yes it is.
Title: are there any 1980's dallas straight mebers out there
Post by: ShebbyLeavers on October 08, 2004, 04:42:00 PM
Title: are there any 1980's dallas straight mebers out there
Post by: BellaSatya on October 08, 2004, 11:58:00 PM
Hey, its me!  I have been looking for both of you ladies for a long time and had run into a dead end.  I was hoping that you would eventually come here and see my email and you did!  Life is good, I live in Denton and have for about 9 years.  I received both of your emails and will email you privately.  I love you both and have missed you tons! Hey Les, how are you and your not so new hubby?

Peace,
Shannon
Title: are there any 1980's dallas straight mebers out there
Post by: twin1.angie on October 09, 2004, 12:30:00 AM
hey shannon...there are 3 of us that have been asking about you today...do you still love me?
or were you talking to shelly & leslie? i need love too...angie :wink:
Title: are there any 1980's dallas straight mebers out there
Post by: Scarstruck on October 09, 2004, 12:04:00 PM
Yes Denny DeBourbon is dead.(R.I.P)
I heard this from serveral sources ..and dont have details but Im sure of it in my mind at least ..

Do you guys not remember me ? I remember you.
Brad Beshears...I was about 12 or 13 in 1988.
I cried alot...I got confronted alot... You know how Carmen Yrok was always getting ripped? I was kind of the guy version of her as far as Staffs favorite to chew up.

 I was a little kid and I was easy I think ...Was virgin ...never touched drugs..and not at all prepared to handle that shit hehe.

And no I never regained my sanity.Straight was merely the 1st of 12 rehabs/ behavior Mod programs for me.My mother didnt want to raise me, she was schizophrenic and beat me all my life..so at 12 years old I was an emotional wreck...and at that time I started hitting her back. ( Im talking about her breaking my nose on a regular basis ..always had 3 pairs of glasses because she would break them right off my face.
 In fact I have a childhood picture of me at about 9 years old with the bridge of my nose and eyes completely black and swollen.
 I didnt even realize I was abused at that time and thought all "bad people" were beaten like that.
 The behavior mod programs further reinforced my belief I was a horrible person and deserved all I got.

 The programs did me alot of good they helped me to grow into a perfectly good adult heroin addict.
Title: are there any 1980's dallas straight mebers out there
Post by: BellaSatya on October 09, 2004, 01:47:00 PM
Of course I was talking to you too Angie!  You're my special girl! ::heart:: You and Shelly were who I was going to email back. Sorry I havent done so yet my mom is in town and I havent had a chance to sit and write a long letter.  We have to get together soon, we are way to close to each other not to.

Love, S
Title: are there any 1980's dallas straight mebers out there
Post by: aboutagirl on October 10, 2004, 11:59:00 AM
Quote
On 2004-10-08 20:58:00, BellaSatya wrote:

"Hey Les, how are you and your not so new hubby?



Peace,

Shannon"


We are so great. We just celebrated our 1st anniversary. My daughter and I were sent flowers, and we went out to eat at an amazing restaurant. I got a few other things from my husband. He's a hopeless romantic. Life is good.

How are you, dear? And your brother? Shelly has my email, so send me an update on how your life is, and how your daughter is. I'd love to hear. I wish I were closer so that we could all go out to a cool restaurant in Dallas and catch up on the years. It's been a very long time.

Chao, Bella. ::kiss::

Don't worry about temptation--as you grow older, it starts avoiding you.  
-- Old Farmer's Almanac

Title: are there any 1980's dallas straight mebers out there
Post by: BellaSatya on October 10, 2004, 05:46:00 PM
I am so happy to hear that life is going so well for you and your family.  Anyone who knows you knows that you truly deserve some happiness.  I will email you.  I think I have your email too unless you changed it.

Peace,
Shannon
Title: are there any 1980's dallas straight mebers out there
Post by: BellaSatya on October 10, 2004, 05:58:00 PM
Brad, I do remember you.  I was extremely saddened by your experiences as a kid and now too.  I hate that children have to endure those types of injustices at the hands of their own parents.  Are you still a heroin addict? Just for the record Carmen York was my newcomer forever and she was a handful based on the Straight criteria but if I saw her today I would apologize for the confrontation.  I am sure that most of us are not who we were when we were 15 and having it to do over again would do it another way.  

Peace,
Shannon
Title: are there any 1980's dallas straight mebers out there
Post by: taureana on October 15, 2004, 12:47:00 PM
Quote
On 2003-09-09 10:42:00, BellaSatya wrote:

"I have an important question.  Does anyone remember Denny Debourbon?  >"


I remember Denny.  He was on 5th phase when I came in.  I always thought it to be so ironic that a guy with the word Bourbon in his name was in rehab.

I never really kept in touch with anyone from Straight until finding this site, so I don't know how hardly anyone is, except what I've learned here.
Title: are there any 1980's dallas straight mebers out there
Post by: Scarstruck on October 16, 2004, 08:54:00 PM
Nah I dont shoot dope anymore. Been a couple of years ...Still on the Liquid Handcuffs though.(Methadone)
 Ill be on one or the other till I die.
No I moved and have changed Cable services...and therefore my e mail. I think i posted my hot mail adress on here somewhere perhaps Ill pm it

_________________
Crumbling world falls through my hands
In my mouth taste bitter sands.
Grass is burning, pulse is slow.
Drip by drip my backwards growth... crawl.
Fade to hate.
And I'll die within my fade[ This Message was edited by: Scarstruck on 2004-10-16 17:56 ]
Title: are there any 1980's dallas straight mebers out there
Post by: Scarstruck on October 16, 2004, 09:08:00 PM
So why didnt Chad Barnes ever check back on his thread?
 He did my intake along with Mark Gerling.That was 4/2 of 1988, a Saturday. It is one of my most vivid memories...of anything ever.
 Im sure it will be one of the things that flashes before my eyes when I die.
  Let me see if I can rattle some names off for you.
 Greg Peay, Doug Grueder, Ben and Heather Hill, Gina Golden,Greg McLaine, Brad Lentz,Donny Hernandez, Kathy David (junior Staff major fucking bitch ..)
 Steve Volkner, Robbie Pettigrew, then a dude from seattle and his name escapes me but I know it and will remember another time when Im not so stoned..they denied him medical care and he had acne breakout bad and they of course wouldnt let him see dermatologist or anything and it turned into abcess on his face.
 Poor guy
I also remember the Chicken Pox breaking out Fall of 1988 and they didjnt even let the Pox kids sit out of group they just had a chicken Pox row about 50 feet behind the group ..oh and I think they got a pillow to sit on....
 Tsk tsk.
Title: are there any 1980's dallas straight mebers out there
Post by: taureana on October 28, 2004, 11:20:00 PM
Quote
On 2004-10-16 18:08:00, Scarstruck wrote:

I also remember the Chicken Pox breaking out Fall of 1988 and they didjnt even let the Pox kids sit out of group they just had a chicken Pox row about 50 feet behind the group ..oh and I think they got a pillow to sit on....

 Tsk tsk.
"


I don't remember that, and I should 'cause I was in Straight 24/7 at that time.  And the only person I remember getting a pillow to sit on was Todd T.  I remember that Craig McGinnis used to call him "Rip" after that.  Call on him in group just like that.
Title: are there any 1980's dallas straight mebers out there
Post by: ChadS. on October 28, 2004, 11:57:00 PM
My husband was there 89.  He showed me the Texas Monthly you were in.  Pretty crazy stuff.  His name is Chad Seelye.  I think he said he remembers you.
[email protected]
Title: are there any 1980's dallas straight mebers out there
Post by: Scarstruck on October 31, 2004, 11:14:00 AM
Quote
On 2004-10-28 20:20:00, taureana wrote:

"
Quote

On 2004-10-16 18:08:00, Scarstruck wrote:


I also remember the Chicken Pox breaking out Fall of 1988 and they didjnt even let the Pox kids sit out of group they just had a chicken Pox row about 50 feet behind the group ..oh and I think they got a pillow to sit on....


 Tsk tsk.

"




I don't remember that, and I should 'cause I was in Straight 24/7 at that time.  And the only person I remember getting a pillow to sit on was Todd T.  I remember that Craig McGinnis used to call him "Rip" after that.  Call on him in group just like that."




Trust me it happened.
Title: are there any 1980's dallas straight mebers out there
Post by: Carmel on October 31, 2004, 12:33:00 PM
I remember Chad S.  He was on 4th right when I came in and made 5th not too long after.  (I think)

That was around March-May.  I remember him being one of the more attractive guys, and also one of the more quiet ones.  Most all of the guys side i can clearely picture in mid-scream or rant, he isnt one of them though.

Dont know if you guys are both posting together under this name, so I apologize if I am talking to the wrong side of the "ChadS" username!  I hope all is well, I would be interested in getting Chad's take on what he thinks of the program now.

Thought that is silenced is always rebellious. Majorities, of course, are often mistaken. This is why the silencing of minorities is necessarily dangerous. Criticism and dissent are the indispensable antidote to major delusions.
--  ALAN BARTH, The Loyalty of Free Men, 1951.

Title: are there any 1980's dallas straight mebers out there
Post by: Anonymous on July 23, 2005, 02:14:00 PM
hello. my name is delaney clark. i was in there from 3-1987 till 11-1988. i had chicken pox in there and had to sit in a small room at the back of the group room. we did not have to sit in the seats. there was about 5 of us. how are you people. anyone remember me?>
Title: are there any 1980's dallas straight mebers out there
Post by: Gah on July 23, 2005, 05:43:00 PM
I remember you!

This is Shanna Reynolds. How are you doing? Do your remember me? I copped out on 3rd phase and came back to be a bad girl.
Title: are there any 1980's dallas straight mebers out there
Post by: aboutagirl on July 23, 2005, 05:50:00 PM
I remember you too.

You need only reflect that one of the best ways to get yourself a reputation as a dangerous citizen these days is to go about repeating the very phrases which our founding fathers used in the struggle for independence.

--Charles Austin Beard

Title: are there any 1980's dallas straight mebers out there
Post by: Anonymous on July 23, 2005, 06:25:00 PM
this is delaney again. i think i remember you shanna. did you have a boyfriend named bobby in there also? of course i remember you leslie. how are you? i am married and had my first baby on 4-13-2005. her name is jenna ann clark, she is beautiful. i also have a step daughter that is 5 named chloe. what is new? i just found this web site yesterday. i read that something bad happened to steve brooks. is he still alive? how is everyone?

delaney
Title: are there any 1980's dallas straight mebers out there
Post by: Anonymous on July 23, 2005, 07:36:00 PM
Delaney Clark, good to see ya.  Back in 1990 or 1991 I was living in San Deigo, CA when I received a letter from a Delaney Clark.  I opened it up and found a marijuana cigerette.  It turned out to be from Phil Courtney.  I don't know why he used your name on the return address.  Maybe it would have gone to you if I hadn't got it?   :smokin:  

Congrats on the daughter :wink:
Title: are there any 1980's dallas straight mebers out there
Post by: Anonymous on July 23, 2005, 10:46:00 PM
Quote
On 2005-07-23 15:25:00, Anonymous wrote:

"this is delaney again. i think i remember you shanna. did you have a boyfriend named bobby in there also? of course i remember you leslie. how are you? i am married and had my first baby on 4-13-2005. her name is jenna ann clark, she is beautiful. i also have a step daughter that is 5 named chloe. what is new? i just found this web site yesterday. i read that something bad happened to steve brooks. is he still alive? how is everyone?



delaney"


steve Brooks is not dead. he's just in state pen.
Title: are there any 1980's dallas straight mebers out there
Post by: aboutagirl on July 24, 2005, 02:53:00 PM
Hi Delaney ~

Well, I'm married with a 14-year-old. We're all doing great. Glad to see you made it to adulthood seemingly unscathed. Congratulations on the baby boy! Being a daddy is a very important thing to be! :smile: Email me if you'd like to chat further -- [email protected]  

Take care,

Lesli
 
 

The cultural hunger for a substance that lets you hold affordable conversations with God, watch walls melt, breathe colors, and explore your psyche remains unsated.
--Ryan Grim for Slate, April 1, 2004

Title: are there any 1980's dallas straight mebers out there
Post by: Anonymous on July 25, 2005, 12:02:00 PM
Delaney, did you go to Dallas North?

Jane
Title: are there any 1980's dallas straight mebers out there
Post by: Anonymous on July 25, 2005, 12:09:00 PM
this is delaney again. yes, i went to dallas north for a little while. i remember a jane from there as well. we use to speak on the phone. hey leslie, i will write you tonight to catch up on old stuff and send you pics.

delaney
Title: are there any 1980's dallas straight mebers out there
Post by: Anonymous on July 25, 2005, 12:13:00 PM
so, i found this web site by doing a google search for my name. jason poirot wrotew about me. this is very strange. apparently straight made a big impact on lots of people to have them still talking about it 19 years later. straight was like my high school. i never went to any prom or graduation because i was in the building under the glow of the florescent bulbs. well, life is strange. i would like to see some of the old people again. are there any web sites with pics? talk to you people later

delaney
Title: are there any 1980's dallas straight mebers out there
Post by: aboutagirl on July 25, 2005, 05:05:00 PM
Quote
On 2005-07-25 09:09:00, Anonymous wrote:

"this is delaney again. yes, i went to dallas north for a little while. i remember a jane from there as well. we use to speak on the phone. hey leslie, i will write you tonight to catch up on old stuff and send you pics.



delaney "


There's a pic of me on my Yahoo profile.
I look forward to talking to you! :smile:

I have found Christian dogma unintelligible. Early in life, I absenteed myself from Christian assemblies.
--Benjamin Franklin, American Founding Father and inventor

Title: are there any 1980's dallas straight mebers out there
Post by: PerfectStraightling on July 25, 2005, 07:09:00 PM
Quote
On 2005-07-25 09:09:00, Anonymous wrote:

"this is delaney again. yes, i went to dallas north for a little while. i remember a jane from there as well. we use to speak on the phone. hey leslie, i will write you tonight to catch up on old stuff and send you pics.



delaney "


Hi there, that's me  :smile:  Hey send me an email if you want to, we can talk some-- [email protected].

Jane
Title: are there any 1980's dallas straight mebers out there
Post by: jraypdx on July 26, 2005, 06:14:00 PM
I remember Shanna, hi JMA, hi John W...had fun at cofffee we should go again soon. Chad the misbehavior, word ups and Jason Paroit you punk!

Jim Horn :eek:
Title: are there any 1980's dallas straight mebers out there
Post by: taureana on July 29, 2005, 12:32:00 PM
Quote
On 2005-07-25 09:13:00, Anonymous wrote:

"so, i found this web site by doing a google search for my name. jason poirot wrotew about me. this is very strange. apparently straight made a big impact on lots of people to have them still talking about it 19 years later. straight was like my high school. i never went to any prom or graduation because i was in the building under the glow of the florescent bulbs. well, life is strange. i would like to see some of the old people again. are there any web sites with pics? talk to you people later



delaney "


Hi Delaney!  I remember you only a little.  I came in on 08/08/88.  I think I remember you mainly because we share the same last name.  I made it to 4th phase after only working 2 days at a nursery.  The rest of my time I was in Straight.  I was an out-of-towner, so I didn't have a host home.  No car to take me to work, and by the time I made it to 3rd, it was too late in the school year to go to school.  I never looked at it like Straight being my highschool, but that makes such perfect sense for me.  Some of my close friends like to joke with me about it.  I don't hide it, my experience at Straight is part of what has made me to be the person that I am today.  I don't have shame in it.  You know the phrase in the movie American Pie, where the girl says, "This one time at band camp....."?  Well, my friends joke about me saying, "This one time at rehab...."!  It's actually pretty funny.

Glad you found this site... but be careful, because some people like to vent a lot of negativity here.  Sometimes it's good only in small doses.

Peace-
Kelly
Title: are there any 1980's dallas straight mebers out there
Post by: smegma-delaney on July 29, 2005, 04:22:00 PM
this site is still tripping me out. so, from the people on here it would seem that straight did not keep many off drugs. i still act goofy like when we were in straight. my wife thinks i am crazy sometimes. oh, by the way, you all have been talking behind backs a little much. no tv and radio.

delaney clark
Title: are there any 1980's dallas straight mebers out there
Post by: Anonymous on September 13, 2005, 11:01:00 AM
so, who is new to this site now?
Title: are there any 1980's dallas straight mebers out there
Post by: Anonymous on September 16, 2005, 08:17:00 PM
Can I see Your pics of Denny Debourbon I think I am a friend of his from Illinois and I am wondering  where he is, He moved to Illinois from Dallas in highschool to live with his uncle in Normal Ill. About 6 years ago he moved to Oceanside CA and we lost touch. I dont know if we are talking about the same person or not, he would be about 32 years old.
Title: are there any 1980's dallas straight mebers out there
Post by: Anonymous on September 16, 2005, 08:24:00 PM
Hello I am looking for a denny debourbon also. He was from Dallas and moved to Normal Ill. to live with his uncle in the late 80's. I know him very well if its the same guy He moved to Oceanside CA about six years ago since then I have lost touch, to my knowledge he has not been murdered.
Title: are there any 1980's dallas straight mebers out there
Post by: linchpin on September 17, 2005, 05:50:00 PM
Nah try about 36..he was 4 or 5 yrs older than me and Im almost 32.
Title: are there any 1980's dallas straight mebers out there
Post by: twilite on September 17, 2005, 10:35:00 PM
you can look up obituaries online......
Title: are there any 1980's dallas straight mebers out there
Post by: Anonymous on September 20, 2005, 06:45:00 PM
I swear it has to be the same guy. I have pics I could post on here, if someone could tell me how. I realize there could be more than one denny debourbon in the Dallas area, but this guys pretty much the same age and I know before he moved to Ill. he was in some rehab thing in Dallas which is what you guys seem to be discussing plus someone was saying they used to color their hair with him which makes sense because he was a "punk" really into the misfits and stuff and dyed his hair alot. It really sounds like the Denny I know.
Title: are there any 1980's dallas straight mebers out there
Post by: Anonymous on September 21, 2005, 05:20:00 PM
how many deny debourbons could there possibly be?
Title: are there any 1980's dallas straight mebers out there
Post by: BellaSatya on October 27, 2005, 12:35:00 AM
Hello Delaney, this is Shannon Adelman.  My brother Barry and I were in Straight.  I remember you very well.  Its good to hear you are doing well.  

About Denny, if you send me a private message I will send me you my email and I will tell you if its him.  I have a pic of him too.
Title: are there any 1980's dallas straight mebers out there
Post by: Anonymous on November 09, 2005, 09:42:00 AM
hello, shannon. i remember you and barry. i hope you are doing well.

delaney
Title: are there any 1980's dallas straight mebers out there
Post by: Lynda_Pirzchalski on November 10, 2005, 11:17:00 PM
Hey Leslie this is Lynda (Pirzchalski) Blanton. I remember you and hope you still remember me. Hope you are doing well. Hope to hear from you. I was in from May 89 till March of 91. :grin:

To err is human; to forgive is simply not our policy.

 

-- MIT Assasination Club slogan

Title: are there any 1980's dallas straight mebers out there
Post by: Carmel on November 11, 2005, 09:14:00 AM
Hey Linda!  I remember you as well, you were on fourth when I came in.

Hope all is well with you.  Are you and Jason still married?
Title: are there any 1980's dallas straight mebers out there
Post by: Anonymous on November 11, 2005, 02:02:00 PM
Hi Linda, I think I remember you too. Didn't you have your hair dyed red when you came in? I ran away at the end of June 89.

Jane
Title: are there any 1980's dallas straight mebers out there
Post by: aboutagirl on November 14, 2005, 04:41:00 PM
Quote
On 2005-11-10 20:17:00, Lynda_Pirzchalski wrote:

"Hey Leslie this is Lynda (Pirzchalski) Blanton. I remember you and hope you still remember me. Hope you are doing well. Hope to hear from you. I was in from May 89 till March of 91. :grin:

To err is human; to forgive is simply not our policy.

 

-- MIT Assasination Club slogan

"


A picture would help me recall. Please email me anytime you like. May peace be with you.

Were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers, or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter.
Thomas Jefferson, 1787

Title: are there any 1980's dallas straight mebers out there
Post by: Anonymous on November 14, 2005, 08:26:00 PM
Do you remember Sherry Slaugther?
Title: are there any 1980's dallas straight mebers out there
Post by: Anonymous on November 14, 2005, 11:27:00 PM
No.

Do you remember Sherry Ollifant?
Title: are there any 1980's dallas straight mebers out there
Post by: Carmel on November 15, 2005, 09:29:00 AM
I think Sherri Slaughter was the first person I ever saw commence.  The first girl anyway.  Right after I was put in.
Title: are there any 1980's dallas straight mebers out there
Post by: Anonymous on November 15, 2005, 12:31:00 PM
i remember sherry oliphant. she was a little rude.
Title: are there any 1980's dallas straight mebers out there
Post by: Anonymous on November 18, 2005, 04:46:00 PM
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Title: are there any 1980's dallas straight mebers out there
Post by: 001010 on November 18, 2005, 05:44:00 PM
Sherry was a friend of mine...

Any policy that has Ted Byfield on the same side as many Rastafarians can fairly be said to have generated a consensus.
-- Ottawa Citizen August 28, 1997

Title: are there any 1980's dallas straight mebers out there
Post by: Anonymous on December 06, 2005, 12:11:00 PM
Anyone remember a boy from Midland named Jimmy Haggard? What ever happened to him?
Title: are there any 1980's dallas straight mebers out there
Post by: Anonymous on December 06, 2005, 04:45:00 PM
yes i know jimmy haggard real well. please let me know what you want to know about him,

[email protected]
Title: are there any 1980's dallas straight mebers out there
Post by: Anonymous on December 09, 2005, 10:57:00 PM
well, your friend was rude
Title: are there any 1980's dallas straight mebers out there
Post by: Anonymous on December 14, 2005, 10:03:00 AM
I remember her.  She was extremely nice.  I think she was on an upper phase when I knew here... had long wavy hair...

-Leslie (Porter)
Title: are there any 1980's dallas straight mebers out there
Post by: Anonymous on December 14, 2005, 03:11:00 PM
and she had a a big nose. she was rude, but do-able
Title: are there any 1980's dallas straight mebers out there
Post by: linchpin on December 15, 2005, 08:12:00 AM
Whats the Salesmanship club?? That sounds like a creepy amway girl scout cookie drive..
Title: are there any 1980's dallas straight mebers out there
Post by: 001010 on December 15, 2005, 11:30:00 AM
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On 2005-12-15 05:12:00, linchpin wrote:

"Whats the Salesmanship club?? That sounds like a creepy amway girl scout cookie drive..
"


Close! :wink:

It's a residential boot camp on the outskirts of Austin, Texas that I spent 18 months in before my 18-month stint in Straight, Inc. It has very obvious program ties.

Here?s a short essay explaining some history:

http://www.strugglingteens.com/archives ... s0404.html (http://www.strugglingteens.com/archives/2004/4/sixties0404.html)


A man is accepted into a church for what he believes and he is turned out for what he knows.
--Samuel Clemens "Mark Twain", American author and humorist

Title: are there any 1980's dallas straight mebers out there
Post by: jraypdxxx on December 15, 2005, 12:36:00 PM
That place looks familiar
Title: are there any 1980's dallas straight mebers out there
Post by: Anonymous on December 20, 2005, 01:37:00 PM
so, has anyone else done a google search on their name and found this web site?
Title: are there any 1980's dallas straight mebers out there
Post by: BridgetC on December 17, 2007, 06:33:42 PM
Holy Poop!!!!!  Thank you...it's my peeps!   I just posted for the first time today asking if anyone remembers me.  Bridget Carpenter...blonde, short, my dad had a host home in Mesquite, my mother was this really loud crazy tiny thing, uhmmmm....
Chad, you were on staff.  Carmel, you and I were friends.  Lisa...which Lisa are you?  Ceaser was an ASS!!!!  He said my drug test came back positive when I came back from copping out...BS!  He never even apologized.  I haven't seen anyone in a few years.  I married Mike Sherman, but divorced him when he went to jail (crazy!).  I was in touch for a while with Melissa H., Merideth A. and Audra B.  I have lost touch with everyone.  A few people I would like to see again. I recognize some more names on here too...Lori, the two sisters...(now I just forgot your names again.  Sorry...my memory is not the same after I had a stroke.  Anyway...just write me!  I live in Mesquite.
Title: Re: are there any 1980's dallas straight mebers out there
Post by: lifelost1974 on February 09, 2008, 11:18:34 PM
I was in Dallas from April 27, 1989 & was freed March 17, 1990. My name is Kelley Northcutt. Of course I remember you.
Title: Re: are there any 1980's dallas straight mebers out there
Post by: linchpin on February 10, 2008, 06:11:37 PM
I was april 2 1988 till 1/1989 so i just misssed some of you. I know Jimmy Haggart he just got out after doing a bit of time.
Title: Re: are there any 1980's dallas straight mebers out there
Post by: Danny on February 11, 2008, 09:07:57 PM
Hey Chad, My name is Danny, I remember you, I stayed at the Hansan Host home for most of my time there.  I was friends with Jason.
I was there six months in 1989. I remember having homemade doughnuts at your house one saturday morning.
Title: Re: are there any 1980's dallas straight mebers out there
Post by: linchpin on February 13, 2008, 08:26:57 PM
Chad Barnes dont fuckin check back on this shit even..He did my intake
 Brad B 1988
Title: Re: are there any 1980's dallas straight mebers out there
Post by: udneverbelieve on December 15, 2008, 03:48:57 PM
I and my buddy Mike both remember you.  Brandon Crim.
Title: Re: are there any 1980's dallas straight mebers out there
Post by: iamartsy on December 15, 2008, 09:43:04 PM
Did you guys know someone named Cathy. She was tall and had red hair. She would have been around in the mid 80's. She could not longer afford Timberlawn and I thought left for FL Straight, but maybe it was Dallas, since she was already in Dallas. I know she resurfaced in Dallas in 1987. I was there seeing my neurologist and heard she was back and not doing so well.
Title: Re: are there any 1980's dallas straight mebers out there
Post by: udneverbelieve on December 15, 2008, 10:34:56 PM
honestly i can't remember did her last name begin with f. i entered 10-8-88 graduated in 7-2-90 spent 9 months in aftercare and before i could get a pin. i did stay in touch with a handfull of straightlings but for the most part they all disappeared and faded into the woodwork.two of my closest friends went through at the same time and fortunately we still see and talk to each other on a daily to weekly basis.
Title: Re: are there any 1980's dallas straight mebers out there
Post by: iamartsy on December 15, 2008, 10:48:52 PM
Your guess is as good as mine. She looked like Molly Ringwald, and had been at Timberlawn with me. She liked another patient there named named Jackie. Rumor had it that when she was not allowed to see Jackie, she drove her car into a wall. She lived, but no one knew what kind of shape the accident left her in. I just remember her being about 5' 7" or 5'8" and bright red hair with glasses, and a man's Swatch watch. I was so in awe of her. I am 5', and have red/auburn kinky hair. She was popular and I was not. There you have it. She could do great imitations of Pee Wee Herman from Pee Wee's Playhouse.
Title: Re: are there any 1980's dallas straight mebers out there
Post by: loriscott on February 01, 2009, 11:50:46 PM
Hi...Lori Scott here. I remember all of you...Carmel, Chad...all the staff mentioned in that earlier post. And I have a copy of that Texas Monthly magazine on my bookshelf. I'm sure I can find a way to scan it and post it somewhere.

I would love to hear from you all. I am in Austin. My personal email address is [email protected].

I've often wondered what happened to everyone.