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Perhaps it goes without mention, but.....the TWI deception/experience does not define who I am. Yeah, it altered my journey in life and highlighted the trappings of charlatans and spiritual gurus.......but it doesn't DEFINE me. My life away from these GS boards is full and enriching. For me, Waydale and GreaseSpot have provided 'therapy and healing' enough......and I continue to visit this site to share my insight and experiences for others. If I have helped someone, that is a bonus. But I do like the thought-provoking conversations, the many friends that hang here, and even the jokes aren't half-bad. But I don't have some bitter streak that is unrelenting........ Those who accuse GreaseSpot posters of 'full of bitterness' just don't have a clue. This place is a small part of my daily activity, my thoughts, my life. My wife and I have moved on.......my two young-adult kids have unlimited potential stretching out before them. Life is good.....quite good, actually. Sure, it takes some time to get grounded after leaving the confines of twi, but I'm here to say that I'm far past the dirt roads of Ohio and 'driving down the highway.' Some of my friends, neighbors and co-workers have NO IDEA that I once was a part of a subtle cult that espoused christian beliefs. Even my siblings have little interest in talking about those crazy years of yesteryear......it just doesn't matter anymore. I am the one who is DEFINING my life.......every step, every decision is mine. With every step I take......I'M SO GLAD THAT I LEFT WHEN I DID. The defining moments of my life may still be ahead of me.

Hey girl I'll bet you There's someone out to get you You'll find him anywhere; on a bus, in a bar, in a grocery store He'll say "Excuse me, haven't I seen you somewhere before?" Doc-a-doc-a-doc They call him the doctor Doc, doc, doc you know what he's after. So he starts his doctrine Hopin' something will happen He'll say he needs you, a companion, a girl he can talk to He's made up his mind, he needs someone to sock it to. Doc-a-doc-a-doc They call him the doctor Doc, doc, doc you know what he's after.. He's made an impression So he makes a suggestion "Come up to my place for some coffee, or tea, or me." He's got you where he wants you Girl you better face reality. Doc-a-doc-a-doc They call him the doctor Doc, doc, doc you know what he's after.. :)

Okay, I'm going to throw down some thoughts and see what you think. At first these might offend you, but look past it and see if there is some truth here. 1. You wouldn't be causing the split, his wrongdoings are causing the problems. You are just telling the truth and exposing the truth. If you do not share what you know, you are trying to "protect" others. That is not your job. That is called "co-dependent". People are adults, they can take care of themselves and certainly God can take care of them. How many atrocities are hidden and therefore allowed to perpetuate in the name of not wanting to hurt others? How about the people that have yet to be hurt? People are putting their trust in this guy to be pastored spiritually and you have knowledge of that trust being betrayed. Painful? Yes. Your fault, absolutely not! Be forewarned, however, you will be marked as a troublemaker. But you're still right. 2. Is your not wanting to hurt others really about the others, or is about you being afraid to stick your neck out and taking the risk of being rejected? I know that sounds cruel, but it isn't. Frankly, I wouldn't blame you, standing against this will take a lot of bravery. But God will stand with you. We at GSC will stand with you. You might be tempted to fire a reply right back to me. I would suggest you resist that urge and just let this sit with you for a day or so and see what your heart thinks. If you don't think this stuff fits, drop it. You know what's best for you.