I too, appreciate your telling your story. I know it's not easy. I'm sorry that you and your family aren't free to enjoy each other as you all would like.
And, congrats to both you and your wife on getting married. I wish you alifetime full of loving each other as you do today.
I have been wanting to write something, but I didn't want innies that I know to end up being harassed by TWI for association with me, especially my relatives. I'm pretty sure that quite a few people who may read this site from the state I first mentioned can figure out who I am, and probably WC could too if they cross checked some of the info I listed. However, I didn't put all of my information, I'm not quite ready for that.
Your insight is wonderful. I got into TWI when I was 16, but it was my choice, not because my parents were involved.
I have always appreciated posts by you "kids" who were way-born and bred.
I wonder how many 2nd generation Wayfers still stand with TWI, especially the ones in their late teens and 20's who are out from under their parents' roofs? I'd bet money that it's less than half of those who were born into it.
Thanks again for sharing your story. I wish you all the best in life!
Hope R. color>size>face>
"Don't let the past remind us of what we are not now" - Stephen Stills
I wonder how many 2nd generation Wayfers still stand with TWI, especially the ones in their late teens and 20's who are out from under their parents' roofs? I'd bet money that it's less than half of those who were born into it.
Pulling the statistics off the top of my head based on what I've seen, I'd say less than 5% for non-corps, and probably closer to 40% for corps. The main confusing thing though is how to distinguish this between parents who are still in TWI and those who are not. I was including both groups in my guess.
I've got children your age, and sometimes wish I could rewind and undo some of the damage that was done to them by remaining in twi.
Oak,
I don't know you or your situation with your children that well, but I don't blame my parents for anything. Whether you were in TWI or not, I think that as long as you've done your best as a parent with the knowledge you had at the time, your kids shouldn't blame you for anything either.
I grew up with him in the word. Joe the bro got me involved in 1972. I always wondered about John and it would be a tragic loss if he was the person that was that mean in his leadership.
I hope it was not. If so, I want you to know as a young teen of around 14 thru his being about 22 he was a real nice guy. TWI ruins people.
I am so sorry to you and for him if he has become that dedicated to the bad TWI ways.
You are a dear and have reminded me of some of the same reasons why we left.
I was at the ROA 95. Whew!! I would not to have want to been bless patrol that week. Bless your heart for even making it through that week with your head on your shoulders.
I recall the Yelling ..... I have long hair and knew I could hide cotton balls in my ears if I could just get the fortitude to have done that last ROA.
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excathedra
i just want to thank you for your story
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Mister P-Mosh
Well thank you for responding.
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Mister P-Mosh,
I hope by now you realize how many of us share so much in common with you.
Keep on sharing, on whatever subject, and don't worry if people don't agree with you.
Fact is, regardless of your view, there will be those who will relate.
Take care.
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I too, appreciate your telling your story. I know it's not easy. I'm sorry that you and your family aren't free to enjoy each other as you all would like.
And, congrats to both you and your wife on getting married. I wish you alifetime full of loving each other as you do today.
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I have been wanting to write something, but I didn't want innies that I know to end up being harassed by TWI for association with me, especially my relatives. I'm pretty sure that quite a few people who may read this site from the state I first mentioned can figure out who I am, and probably WC could too if they cross checked some of the info I listed. However, I didn't put all of my information, I'm not quite ready for that.
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Mr. P-Mosh...
Your insight is wonderful. I got into TWI when I was 16, but it was my choice, not because my parents were involved.
I have always appreciated posts by you "kids" who were way-born and bred.
I wonder how many 2nd generation Wayfers still stand with TWI, especially the ones in their late teens and 20's who are out from under their parents' roofs? I'd bet money that it's less than half of those who were born into it.
Thanks again for sharing your story. I wish you all the best in life!
Hope R. color>size>face>
"Don't let the past remind us of what we are not now" - Stephen Stills
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Pulling the statistics off the top of my head based on what I've seen, I'd say less than 5% for non-corps, and probably closer to 40% for corps. The main confusing thing though is how to distinguish this between parents who are still in TWI and those who are not. I was including both groups in my guess.
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will you email me sometime? I have a question for you. Abigail0900@yahoo.com
Thanks for sharing your story. I think it is helpful for others to see they are not alone.
To every man his own truth and his own God within.
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Thanks for sharing here Mr. P-Mosh.
I've got children your age, and sometimes wish I could rewind and undo some of the damage that was done to them by remaining in twi.
Keep posting, keep sharing, your an important part of the Cafe.
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In theory, there is no difference between theory and practice...but in practice there is
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Oak,
I don't know you or your situation with your children that well, but I don't blame my parents for anything. Whether you were in TWI or not, I think that as long as you've done your best as a parent with the knowledge you had at the time, your kids shouldn't blame you for anything either.
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mr. p, i agree
i was raised roman catholic and i have the best mother who ever lived
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Oakspear
In theory, there is no difference between theory and practice...but in practice there is
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Please tell me the John G was not John Guar__ _i
of the 11th Corps?
I grew up with him in the word. Joe the bro got me involved in 1972. I always wondered about John and it would be a tragic loss if he was the person that was that mean in his leadership.
I hope it was not. If so, I want you to know as a young teen of around 14 thru his being about 22 he was a real nice guy. TWI ruins people.
I am so sorry to you and for him if he has become that dedicated to the bad TWI ways.
Dot Matrix
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Mister P-Mosh
The one I am referring to has a last name more like Gal****re
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year2027
God bless you Mister P-Mosh
What a good story
Bless you heart
Roy
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Mr. P-Mosh,
Glad you survived TWI. I can't amagin the garbage you have to work through havin been brought up there.
Like you, I met some wonderful folks too.
I wish you all the best. Glad you claimed your life and took it back.
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Mr. Posh...
You are a dear and have reminded me of some of the same reasons why we left.
I was at the ROA 95. Whew!! I would not to have want to been bless patrol that week. Bless your heart for even making it through that week with your head on your shoulders.
I recall the Yelling ..... I have long hair and knew I could hide cotton balls in my ears if I could just get the fortitude to have done that last ROA.
Thanks for sharing .... DIGI
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