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Dear mm, I'm sure my parents would relate to everything you are saying.. I went to St James girls school from 1981- 91. I was told by the head mistress that we were not allowed to discuss what goes on with our parents (after a parent made a complaint), I was also told by another student that you wer...

Yes definately-anger problems more than the snob that is! Which I was as well! I can't bear any ones' voice when it reminds me of Janet Murray's. I can lash out and have real problems controlling my temper- I get scared that I'll turn out like her, I'm scared to have children sometimes incase I ever...

Yes Daska you are right..sorry Grobchock, I did over react and misinterpret some things, I see this on a second reading- mainly about the first point I raised.
Though I hold onto the other points, more as a dialogue than an attack.

Dear Grobchock, I felt I had to reply to some points you made in your posting on page 29 of this thread. I am only now catching up on old postings. edited.... I do believe that there is the potential for philosophy to play a positive role in our society, and that it would be a shame if there was not...

Dear NYC, Thanks for your thoughtful post and your actions. I feel touched, as well as strange, that an experience I couldnt even talk to my partner about a year ago is in the hands of someone I haven't met in New York. I could be angry - and I'm glad I haven't gone there - by your tutors reaction- ...

I recognise and agree with people's mistrust of the motives for the SES inquiry. I am also disgusted at how issues of such sensitivity are being dealt with so unprofessionally. Nevertheless I have some concerns about not taking part and some thoughts of how this could really be used to our advantage...

Hi Daska,
RE: Families- with parents guilt- they are devasted that they sent me there and didnt believe my stories.
Siblings- I dont understand- i guess, personally speaking I dont want to relive the humiliation with people so close.
its wierd...
I find it easier to talk to strangers.

Yes, along with the other gem- that people starving in Ethiopia was due to their greediness in a past life!!!

Thanks for that inspiring story Janecke the waterperry incident sounds fun. At St james Girls school we were told by the infamous Janet Murray that a lesbian was a woman who is hardened by sleeping with too many men and as men wouldnt want such a woman these women start to sleep with each other. Thi...

Thats an excelllent question and a spot on and beautiful reply I thought, Coralie. Whether intentional or not there was so much to stop frienships forming but i do believe the divide and rule was so active there. I also believe there is a fear of not being believed that stops people from speaking. T...

Oh my God! Sorry Oh my Gowinda-with my prayer hands up high! I remember all those awful songs. I still giggle to myself when i think of Pull it Lord let out reality! What a piece of composition. Poor Noel- i felt quite sorry for him as this nervous nerd married to Jane! I couldnt sing for toffee- i ...

Hello gadflydreams,
I only just read your urge on SES action group to bombard C. Betts on eve of inquiry deadline. Sorry but i was away and thought the inquiry was only for the boy's school. Thank you though. So whats happening- anybody know?? I heard it had been postponed.

Tee hee, I like that image Snowman. Thank you for that detailed account before of the tactics employed to create a cult. Thats very generous of you to share that. Isn't it funny how they always spoke of ignorance as this general evil and I believe the reason that beast was allowed to grow so large w...

Wow! Just visited site again and am amazed how well attended it is. Some questions to answer and things to say. First of all hello again and cant emphasise how amazing it is to finally have these conversations. I get nervous reading peoples attacks on each other. Shouldnt we be more careful to be su...

Thank you a different guest,
Yes I need to get on the case. Id feel bad to call them all drones and I hold some hope that some will come forward.
I am happy to go on a mission to collect evidence and nail everything down but it seems the Inquiry doesnt include the girls school.
T.S