Hey Belle. Great post and super picture. It was the year 2000 that I found out about Waydale and then Greasespot later. I had been out since 1994, but still believed everything that I had been taught. Needless to say, when I first found these sites, I read for hours upon end.
How well I remember you when you were still struggling with your ex's involvement and how you were going to extricate yourself. I still remember how happy I was when I figured out that "Belle" was the new, free, version of you!
Congrats, kiddo. You've come a long way, and there's lots of good stuff ahead.
And what a cutey pie you are. Reminds me of:
"...one year, at band camp...." (Don't hit me! I think the "band camp" girl from American Pie [who's now in a TV sitcom] is cute as a bug!)
I believe when we go through hard times, it makes us stronger. I remember when I left twi (3 1/2 years ago) that I couldn't wait to be over the initial hump. It was challenging mentally. My life had done a complete 180 degree turn. It wasn't the same, and I had to make new friends and find things to do with my newly acquired free time.
I'm glad you're here Belle! You (and that other poster ) have been a great addition to the boards here.
Brill that you are so good. You sound thrilled and enthusiastic about life again. Stopped the rot in your own soul.
Grow 10 years in one - you can really see things differently here at GSC. Beginning to think that in some ways it was "regress 10 years in one" at TWI.
Belle, I'm happy for your growth, for how far you've come in these last 2 years.
Having left in 1987, before the entire Way structure was systemically poisoned by overreaching control and mistrustfulness of the individuals who actually made up the "ministry", I have read the posts of you and others who have had your trust and dignity abused with horror and sadness.
Yes, I know (now) there was lots of abusive things going on even back in "the day", but it seems like it became the way of life after LCM came out of his "fog funk". What the "leadership" demanded of you was never within their right to do so. Maybe someday, they'll figure that out.
"When WHAT flies out of my butt?"
Perhaps one positive thing you might take away from your Way experience is, How sweet freedom is.
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Hey Belle. Great post and super picture. It was the year 2000 that I found out about Waydale and then Greasespot later. I had been out since 1994, but still believed everything that I had been taught. Needless to say, when I first found these sites, I read for hours upon end.
Nice to put a face with your avatar!!!!
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What a beautiful woman you are my dear, sweet, smart, kick a$$ sister!!!!!!!!!! And such LOVELY eyes!
I am so thankful for you, girl! I am so very proud of you, too!
Par tay on, dear Louise Darlene...for life is just going to get better and better.
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Great picture Belle :)
It's a good thing your hear at GS, and that you've come so far in the last 2 years. I'm sure you too have
helped many others here through some rough times with your insiteful posts and warm personality. I
myself think your just the greatest :D
Here's to you
or if you'd rather have a cup of coffee :)
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How well I remember you when you were still struggling with your ex's involvement and how you were going to extricate yourself. I still remember how happy I was when I figured out that "Belle" was the new, free, version of you!
Congrats, kiddo. You've come a long way, and there's lots of good stuff ahead.
And what a cutey pie you are. Reminds me of:
"...one year, at band camp...." (Don't hit me! I think the "band camp" girl from American Pie [who's now in a TV sitcom] is cute as a bug!)
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I believe when we go through hard times, it makes us stronger. I remember when I left twi (3 1/2 years ago) that I couldn't wait to be over the initial hump. It was challenging mentally. My life had done a complete 180 degree turn. It wasn't the same, and I had to make new friends and find things to do with my newly acquired free time.
I'm glad you're here Belle! You (and that other poster
) have been a great addition to the boards here.
Great picture! Love the hair!
Love,
T
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Tom Strange
and more beautiful than ever inside and out!
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Belle
I feel like I've grown 10 years in 1 here.
Okay, not really, but it sounds better than, "This one time at band camp....."
Linda, I love Alyson Hannigan and consider that a great compliment. Thank you!
Strange One - put the next snowcone on my tab! ;)
WN! - I'm so glad we've gotten to be such goodfriends and hope to get out there to hug your neck one day!
Sunny - Why thank you and I'll gladly have a beer with you!
Thelma Darlene Louise - You KNOW the par-tay continues on! I just hate I missed the one in KC, but we'll make up for it!
Act2 - Thank you much! And thank you for all your kind words and healing posts, many of which I never told you about how much they touched me. :)
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I Love Bagpipes
YAY!! YAY!! YAY!!
What a gorgeous photo!
(Actually it is the gal that makes it gorgeous.
)
And thank you dear Belle for being a gem to God and to the GSC diners.
Love that southern hospitality!!
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washingtonweather
You are really important...the way twits never got that about us real thinkers!
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GeorgeStGeorge
Thank YOU, Belle, for all the joy and insight you've brought us!
George :wub:
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skyrider
Belle.......you sure bring lots to these here tables at GS.
Super pic......wow!
Congrats on the two years of moving fast forward. May the next few years be extra special and may all your dreams come true.........((((Belle))))
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Belle
Brill that you are so good. You sound thrilled and enthusiastic about life again. Stopped the rot in your own soul.
Grow 10 years in one - you can really see things differently here at GSC. Beginning to think that in some ways it was "regress 10 years in one" at TWI.
Sending you a PM.
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Belle, I'm happy for your growth, for how far you've come in these last 2 years.
Having left in 1987, before the entire Way structure was systemically poisoned by overreaching control and mistrustfulness of the individuals who actually made up the "ministry", I have read the posts of you and others who have had your trust and dignity abused with horror and sadness.
Yes, I know (now) there was lots of abusive things going on even back in "the day", but it seems like it became the way of life after LCM came out of his "fog funk". What the "leadership" demanded of you was never within their right to do so. Maybe someday, they'll figure that out.
"When WHAT flies out of my butt?"
Perhaps one positive thing you might take away from your Way experience is, How sweet freedom is.
And how you must guard it every day.
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