Thanks for the follow up, but sadly, the answer is "No." Just a mentioning the group (I didn't even have the time to complete my sentence) brought on an emotionally violent response. My cousin just got up from the chair, shouted something I could not understand, and left. So, that went nowhere. The rest of the family now think I'm a negative pain in the keister who just wo
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Thank you Samwise and My True Voice for your comments and insights. It seems there is cause to be concerned. I'll have to figure out the best course of action. Unfortunately most of my family thinks I'm imagining the situation and that all is fine with SG.
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Thank you for your input. Unfortunately we are unable to pursue the issue with my relative. We are held hostage by the threat of loss of all contact if we ask questions. Due to Sharon's age I thought the group may have disbanded. What will happen when she dies? Is there hierarchy in place to continue the group? Presumably the teachers share Sharon's charismatic traits..how else cou
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