Onion Wrote:
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> I think I thanked Anon for a post written by
> Blowout. But what the hell, thanks to everyone who
> posts here and who continue to have one another's
> back.


And many thanks to Rick Ross for his dedication to making a safe place for us---and maybe he did not think this day would come--but I am sure that he is smiling.

It is a bit sobering watching the Living Word implode. At first I thought, gosh our work here is done. But then I realized no, there are so many people needing help and needing to talk to someone. So many are so devastated. These are people I love. I can’t turn my back on them now. Even though they turned their backs to me when I left. Thank God for this forum as an important source of testimony for these loved ones.

puddington Wrote:
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> Even though they turned their backs to me when I
> left. Thank God for this forum as an important
> source of testimony for these loved ones.

Yes

We are in the early stages of anarchy, when a government implodes, and there is no organized effort ready to step in and 'govern'. No one was ready for how swift these developments would unfold, nor the enormous extent of the damages.

Apparently, efforts are underway by various individuals/groups addressing criminal/financial issues which have yet to take shape. The landscape is still undefined, with various cards still to be played by TLW regarding the steps they have claimed will be implemented.

It is important that we prioritize our own solidarity in the midst of raw nerves and deep emotional turmoil. Everyone who has been a part of this toxic organization has been tainted in some way, with those higher up the food chain being the principal perpetrators. For the rank & file, we need to hold our ground, extend grace to the wounded, and lock arms together as we move forward as a juggernaut of LOVE, for only LOVE will see us through to the end.

(A special thanks to the RR Forum for providing a sanctuary where voices could be heard apart from the double-speak and spin so familiar to us all from the oppression we are leaving behind.)

In case anyone missed it. It bears repeating. Shalom's loving friends set up a new website. To share our stories. Without being put down, ridiculed, or judged by tongue wagers.

Check it out. Ourstoriestlw.com. A few have had problems signing on. Be patient. They can be reached at our.stories.tlw@gmail.com.

The organization has imploded and those devastated will need help in finding a path toward recovery. This forum can help, but since the psychological wounds are so deep, the path toward recovery will almost certainly need to involve professional therapy over many years. In an ideal world this would be paid for by the abusers and principal enablers (Rick, Scott, Gary etc.). I'm hopeful that will happen. But I'm aware of how adept the perpetrators have been through the years in deflecting blame and escaping accountability. That said, there is a growing determination among those that have suffered at the hand of these sociopaths to see them to personally face the consequences of their heinous misdeeds. The flood of comments on Shalom's FB page shows is indicative of that. The battle will continue until some semblance of justice (in this life) is achieved. I think that effort is part of the healing process, and I support it.

kBOY Wrote:
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> We are in the early stages of anarchy, when a
> government implodes, and there is no organized
> effort ready to step in and 'govern'. No one was
> ready for how swift these developments would
> unfold, nor the enormous extent of the damages.
>
> Apparently, efforts are underway by various
> individuals/groups addressing criminal/financial
> issues which have yet to take shape. The
> landscape is still undefined, with various cards
> still to be played by TLW regarding the steps they
> have claimed will be implemented.
>
> It is important that we prioritize our own
> solidarity in the midst of raw nerves and deep
> emotional turmoil. Everyone who has been a part
> of this toxic organization has been tainted in
> some way, with those higher up the food chain
> being the principal perpetrators. For the rank &
> file, we need to hold our ground, extend grace to
> the wounded, and lock arms together as we move
> forward as a juggernaut of LOVE, for only LOVE
> will see us through to the end.
>
> (A special thanks to the RR Forum for providing a
> sanctuary where voices could be heard apart from
> the double-speak and spin so familiar to us all
> from the oppression we are leaving behind.)

Thanks Kboy. I had already posted my comment before I read this. Excellent approach!

To date there has been close to 600,000 page views of the discussion that takes place here. Obviously, our effort is not inconsequential.



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 11/08/2018 01:27AM by changedagain.

> In case anyone missed it. It bears repeating.
> Shalom's loving friends set up a new website. To
> share our stories. Without being put down,
> ridiculed, or judged by tongue wagers.
>
> Check it out. Ourstoriestlw.com. A few have had
> problems signing on. Be patient. They can be
> reached at our.stories.tlw@gmail.com.

Great, thanks. Everyone needs to feel safe. Let the truth prevail!

Meanwhile, keep it going on Shalom's page and here. Good things are happening.