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« on: January 16, 2011, 12:18:09 AM »
I sat here today and read all 83 pages of this forum. I am disgusted, but not surprised at what I read. My experience was perhaps different, but maybe the early years had something to do with it. I also was under the Camerons and the Barretts. I myself did not suffer any abuse. When my husband and I spoke about it, we decided that perhaps I found out what was expected and did it to avoid problems, especially the second time. The only memories I have are positive ones...pnut butter pancakes with maple syrup, Friday fish dinners, oranges/grapefruits on the porch. Food, it always seems to be food. I guess that was the focus when you had no other. I left (for the last time) in 1977. I moved out from my parents home quickly to avoid going back (who knew what mother would do?) While I do not remember the abuse per se', I have really blocked out about 1.5 years of my life....why would that be? I am not sure I can explain why I do not remember 2 separate trips to the Rebekah Home for Girls. I do believe the first time was under the Camerons (73) the second under the Barretts (76-77), but really? I am guessing. I honestly do not remember. Alzheimer's or repressed memories?? I am not sure. What I am sure of is that even though I may not remember you, I would love to hear from girls (women) from my time. I would like to know what went on and other girls they knew. I signed up on classmates.com, but it does not seem to generate much traffic, or at least vocal ones. Hope everyone is well. Pam Chapman (Kimbrel)
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