If any of you remember Bill W., there was not much hope for
him when he started. I think he ran away from Straight a couple
of times. But, he was one of those people, that the staff just
didnt have much hope in......and believe me, the staff had every
reason to believe he wouldnt make it!!
My brother's story of survival and subsequent graduation from
Straight Inc., is truly an inspirational already beestory!!!
Funny - I remember a Bill W. starting this "stepcraft" mess in the first place!
On the note of brainwashing - my 22nd anniversary recently passed, and as for the past 21 years, I noticed the date approach, and a certain part of me irrationally braces for "a bad day".
It isn't a significant date... there is no celebration or reverence, but why should I take special notice of April 9 of each year? Especially since my experience was limited and not even with Straight?
I think what it boils down to is the experience - whether regarded as wonderful or horrendous - was a (forgive the language) life changing event, and those who believe they were saved from being
deadinsaneinjail truly credit Straight, et al. with this perceived "salvation".
So be it. You can't change a mind that's solidly set.
Speaking strictly for myself, I'm going to have a glass of wine, puff on some tobacco smoke, and celebrate my few hours of solitude - all without the slippery-slope fear that this will definitely result in my demise.
Happy Easter Everyone :grin:
He who joyfully marches in rank and file has already earned my contempt. He has been given a large brain by mistake, since for him the spinal cord would suffice.
--Albert Einstein
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Where are we going, and what are we doing in this handbasket??
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[ This Message was edited by: Helena Handbasket on 2006-04-16 18:28 ]