Dennis & Sara
A Necessary Apology
Apologies are few and far between around here (it's a new rule I have), but this one is heartfelt.
written Sabbath, 17 July 2021
I don't want to get too far into this without acknowledging my actions in the group.
For about 12 years, I was a consenting adult member of the CHDG I was born and raised in. For nine of those years I was a member of that group's leadership. That means I took an active part in supporting the group's . . .
Dueling Imperatives
Two incompatible "musts" my childhood required of me
written Sabbath, 26 June 2021
Moral versus Developmental Imperatives
imperative1
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adjective: absolutely necessary or required; unavoidable.
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noun: something that demands attention or action; an unavoidable obligation or requirement; necessity. (emphasis mine)
The issue at the root of my . . .
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Group Info: Online Resources
For the inquisitive: various sources of info about the history and culture of the CHDG I left. Links to some anecdotal history included.
first compiled 31 July 2021
Links to information about the CHDG
I offer these links for those who are curious about the history and culture of the Closed, High Demand Group which was my life for 30-plus years. The verifiable, documented history of the group has been researched by many others before me. Some of that is . . .
Purpose
written 8 June 2021
Purpose statement
There is nothing to fear here.
Or, there is everything to fear.
Bringing hidden things out of darkness into light is not FUN. It's terrifying.
But it's worth it.
My journey of discovery and healing was born out of fear and in spite of fear. I couldn't shake a . . .
(re)Introduction
written 15 June 2021
Hi, there. My name is Sara and I have been alive for 39 years. My first thirty three years were spent living in a Closed, High Demand Group. My parents are members, so my first decade of life was spent in that culture by default. The next 10 years were spent participating “willingly” by my . . .
Why Sara is happy
clearing the air
Preface
The following is a clearing of the air; born of the need to be true to who I am, to not be dishonest. I feel this is the best way to get this message to the people back home.
Why haven't I been able to write?
I haven’t been able to get a blog article together, and I finally figured out why. Though . . .