"So amr123, to be clear, you attended a meeting ahead of time, and still decided to attend the training weekend?" I apologize if I was not clear. I attended an informational meeting which made me extremely uncomfortable. I did not attend the weekend. I further apologize for inciting ire in a member of a group discussion in which I am a newcomer. I think I had bottled up my feel
Forum: Large Group Awareness Training, "Human Potential"

First, thanks to Brad69 and Ginah for the supportive responses! Next, I had some comments about my particular experience that I thought might add to the discussion, as I can comment as a gay man. First, however, I should mention that I have been fortunate in that I never succumbed to the typical gay demons: alcohol/drug abuse and promiscuity. In my younger days I did go out a great deal, u
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Five years ago I began seeing a therapist (who specializes in gay and lesbian issues) about self esteem and self acceptance issues. She immediately began pushing the New Warriors group. In subsequent sessions she really stepped up the pressure until I finally relented and went to the local group's informational meeting. Even though it appeared to be a cookout, I was extremely uncomforta
Forum: Large Group Awareness Training, "Human Potential"