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WW, I really enjoy the various POVs expressed here at the GSC. Some people loved TWI, some hated it, and some like me, had wonderful, and horrible times in it. I am often amazed at all the different experiences people had with TWI, all those years ago. Some people agree with my posts, some don't, but I enjoy having a forum, in which to learn, and express my feelings about TWI. Some of the posts here, make me laugh, some make me think, and some have made me cry. But, GSC is unique, in that so many POVs are allowed to express themselves. Thanks to all, who keep this forum up, and running!!

Rocky, wow!! I read that book several years ago. What a great book, but it isn't an easy read. EW won the Nobel Peace Prize, in 1988(?). His books often portray his time spent in concentration camps, during WWII. I don't think I could have ever forgiven my captors, for all the horrendous things, they did to me, let alone what they did to my family. I think VPW, was a coward, for dodging the draft during WWII. My father served in the Army, during that war. And then, VPW had the nerve, to teach that the Holocaust never happened!! Boy, was I upset, when I heard his teaching on this in the AC in 1985!! Not only, was he a coward, but he was also Anti-Semitic. Six Million died because most of them were Jewish. I think he denied the Holocaust, because his family was German. He claimed he didn't fight in the war, because he didn't want to fight the Fatherland. Bulls--t!! He was a coward, and knew it. The military is a hard life, but VPW wanted to take the easy, and safe way out, by staying out of the war. When I found out that he was a Draft-Dodger, I lost what little respect, I ever had for him. And when, he claimed the Holocaust, never happened, I stopped listening to whatever he said.

Dang, I meant to write Twinky!!

Covid., whew!! It's a good thing, I don't drink coffee!! I'm afraid, I might have gone all over the place, after reading your post! Remember when VPW claimed there was a snow storm in August (?), at the gas station in Ohio? Horse Hockey!! I knew he lied about that. I have seen hale in summer. It doesn't last long, but it can be destructive; like VPW. Thanks again Twinky, for making me laugh!!

Twinky, General William T. Sherman said, "War is Hell." I feel like the US is at war with itself. I pray 2021, brings us a better President, and a safe vaccine for covid.

Rocky, I have never read SK, but I thank you for your wonderful post!! When the libraries open up again, in DC, I will have to read him.

Raf, what a year 2020 has been for some people. Covid, hurricanes, dirty politics, ect. I think we should cancel the rest of the year, and move forward to 2021. I know this is not possible, but I think 2020 may go down, as the worse year in American History, since 1968. For everyone living in hurricane prone areas, I wish for you, and your loved ones to be safe. I have several siblings who live in Florida, and I pray for them to be safe also.

MC5, do you have any idea of what, and where CG is these days? I believe he was some place in Maine, selling some program, but I haven't heard much about him lately. I don't know the man, but I think people here at the GSC, have various opinions about him. Thanks, for answering my questions, if you can.

Mark, good for John and his wife getting back together again. I pray this time, the marriage will be successful.

STL, great post!! I remember years ago, there was a huge amount of condemnation, if people left TWI, for any reason. I left TWI behind, when I was stationed overseas in 1988. When I came back to the US in 1990, I had zero interest in being involved in TWI again. Years later, I joined a church in Bethesda, MD. What a revelation it was to me!! For years, and years, I had been taught by TWI, that attending a church was a waste of time, for a variety of reasons. For example, they supposedly didn't know The Word, nor did they practice it. Horse Shucks!! The Methodist Church, I attended was warm, welcoming, and quite loving, more so than any Twig I ever attended. Plus, the music was great!! When, I needed help, people in the church helped me. No one in TWI, ever helped me with anything. I loved that church, and attended it for years. However, circumstances changed, and I had to leave it. However, that church will always hold a special place in my heart. TWI taught me The Word, but I saw how often they didn't practice it. I have never regretted leaving TWI decades ago.

Annio, thanks so much!! However, I have tried to discuss this issue with my family, and they don't want to talk about it. For decades, incest, and sexual assault was something that families didn't talk about. I used to be embarrassed to discuss it with anyone, especially a man. However years ago, I finally told my VA Counselor about it. For me, that was the beginning of my healing. My oldest brother was one of the men, involved, and to this day, he denies it. I know what happened; he was , and is a sick puppy. My life has gotten better, and today, my life is good!! God is merciful!! However, my brother's life hasn't been all that great; he suffers from various mental, and physical problems. He lives in a Hell of his own making, and I am thankful he lives far away from me!! Annio, please do yourself a huge favor; get professional help for your abuse. I did, and it has been a blessing. I wish you well, on your road to recovery.

T-Bone, what a lovely thing to say to me!! You make me blush!!

Annio, thanks for the post.

JJ, I think that might be the last teaching VPW ever did. I saw it once, and it was obvious, he was very, very sick. His eyes were off; I think he had a major eye problem(?)

Annio, I was sexually assaulted by two of the men in my family, over 50 years ago. I have spent my entire life recovering from it. Thank God for therapists, and medication. Both of them are helping me in my process of recovering.

Twinky, here in the US, 11/11 is Veterans Day. Veterans Day is for the living Veterans, and Memorial Day is for deceased Veterans.

WG, I remember 911 quite well; I was here in DC when it happened. It was a scary time to live, or work in the area.

2, most of them are probably lies.

Twinky, I knew they would want money. Nuts to them!! I gave them a lot of money, when I was involved. If I wanted to waste my money, I would play the Lottery, or gamble.

JJ, no thank you!! For perhaps the first time in my life, I am glad I am not "tech savvy. " I am afraid I would leave a nasty review, and then be mad at myself for doing it. I think I will stay, far, far away from TWI.

Z, I think many of us have some things in common. I agree with many of the posts, but some I don't. I try to be polite, and respectful, even to those I disagree with. However, I am drawn to the GSC, by the posts themselves. Some of the people who post here, are professional writers, or writers who have a lot of writing experience. Some of us had good experiences with TWI, some had horrible ones, and others like myself, had a combination of both. I quietly left in 1988, after being in for 10 years, but I do have some wonderful memories of my time in TWI. But, I also have some unpleasant memories of my time in TWI. Looking back, I wish I had left much sooner than I did, but I was young, and foolishly believed TWI would get it's act together, and start standing on The Word. Obviously that never happened, or I would still be involved. But, God got me in, and He got me out. For that, I am thankful.

Way, great post!! You made me laugh!

Sky, excuse me! Wrong post!

Rocky, I was a WOW in Joliet, Illinois.

WW, RR is 81(?). I have no idea how many years, she has to live, but she is an old lady. I don't know VE, but he is probably much younger than her. I am a lot younger than RR, and I can't do today, what I did twenty years ago easily. Old age catches up with all of us, if we live long enough. If I was 80+ years old, I would sit my butt down, and enjoy whatever time I have left.