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Web Sites and Info Threadstrength19 12-19-07  3:38 pm
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Call for Artwork for ICSA 2008 Conferencemandatoryfun12-13-07  5:09 pm
Who Speaks for Us (GCC Alumni)?priest_of_satan60 11-26-07  7:07 am
The Cult Piece or Brainwashing 101neverbroken79 11-19-07  2:06 pm
The Pressmandatoryfun356 11-16-07  10:10 pm
Grenville dollspriest_of_satan51 11-15-07  9:52 pm
Abusequietgrl10 11-15-07  8:24 pm
The Things That Make You Go MMM....THE GOOD MEMORIESendless_night53 11-13-07  10:24 pm
Anglicangcc_1981_grad11-13-07  3:02 pm
What's your story?endless_night351 11-08-07  5:30 pm
Protest Religious and Psychological Abuse!quietgrl11-05-07  9:42 pm
A Bit of History - GCCendless_night12 11-02-07  8:14 pm
Formal Complaint to Anglican Church of Canadagcc_1981_grad42 11-02-07  5:16 pm
Parkminster -- Rochester, NYjohnv20310-28-07  9:22 pm
Taking the Pulsebreaker_19_girl10-24-07  5:12 pm
I'm not sure what the subject is...lquiz26 10-21-07  4:05 pm
Thought a long time before writing this...sandrabrownearly30 10-21-07  10:27 am
Who Still Wears Glass Slippers?gcc_1981_grad10-21-07  9:30 am
I thought GCC was behind mechaoshart45 10-21-07  4:42 am
Trolls and Flamersdream_truth17 10-19-07  10:23 pm
Class Action Updatesinderella56 10-19-07  2:38 pm
10-6 Globe and Mailsurvivor110132 10-19-07  11:46 am
History: Part 1adelicatebalance21 10-18-07  12:45 pm
Freedom from Mind Control - A Basic Human Rightdream_truth10-16-07  9:19 pm
How can I have forgotten?sandrabrownearly17 10-13-07  9:39 am
Association of Independent Schools strength10-11-07  4:02 pm
Association of Independent Schools strength10-11-07  10:59 am
Guidlines for discussionbreaker_19_girl10-10-07  7:38 pm
Sexheatherbell122 10-10-07  3:01 pm
OLD CONTACTSheatherbell53 10-10-07  2:40 pm
GCC Timelinekmiller1610199 10-09-07  6:07 am
Something positiveheatherbell67 10-09-07  1:41 am
Messages for friends and family still in the Communitylightsout70 10-08-07  12:02 pm
New Article today re: OPP investigationheatherbell60 10-07-07  10:41 pm
Off-board contactpurgatory10-07-07  12:43 am
The wonderful thing about tiggers....kate_skinner10-05-07  3:14 pm
GCC Documentarypoormanspudding93 10-05-07  11:54 am
Questions without answersedgeandrea19 10-04-07  8:05 pm
I am tired and Burntpoormanspudding10-03-07  11:59 pm
My Concise Opinion of the CoJalwyswndr62 10-03-07  12:25 am
Anglican Journal editorialshewhowhistles10-02-07  11:03 am
GCC Closing Ceremonies - Last chance Alumni!!spain173 9-29-07  9:57 pm
Potecting each other tiny100 9-28-07  10:56 am
Folks... here is a plan!!survivor110170 9-28-07  10:30 am
Using the Mediasandrabrownearly26 9-27-07  6:26 pm
By law, "suspicion", not proof, is all that's neededstrength13 9-27-07  5:13 pm
Something to think aboutsurvivor11019-27-07  10:43 am
"Put that in your pipe and smoke it!"dignityquest22 9-26-07  8:05 pm
The Coveted Prefect Pinbreaker_19_girl11 9-24-07  8:14 pm
So WHY do You think it closed?wagener8418 9-24-07  5:27 pm
Dear Wayne:breaker_19_girl9-24-07  2:25 pm
A reminderwagener849-24-07  12:32 pm
Gleichaltung = levelling / bringing into linesheilac22 9-22-07  12:05 pm
New Article in Cape Cod Times Todaypapillon9-20-07  12:44 pm
Father Farnsworths Apology???? His View are onlinerozpriceenglish20 9-19-07  7:35 pm
Survivor1101deshep9-12-07  9:09 pm
FF going door to door!!! Attention to local residentswrowe79 9-12-07  8:59 pm
Community of Jesus and GCCgcc_1981_grad20 9-12-07  8:32 pm
We cannot take the baitcpv29 9-12-07  8:05 pm
Counseling?? At the closing?madeitanyway9-12-07  5:11 pm
Is the closing "celebration" still going to happen?madeitanyway9-12-07  4:56 pm
Anglican Journalbonnieb9-11-07  7:28 pm
Class Action grenvillan889-11-07  4:32 pm
Do They Lose Sleep?tomrossini11 9-11-07  12:37 pm
Class Action breaker_19_girl26 9-10-07  3:09 pm
Rock and roll - works for mejonnymac9-10-07  1:24 pm
GCC Hazing and other Torturespriest_of_satan58 9-08-07  11:37 pm
Recorder and Times Articles tabby19799-08-07  11:18 pm
Recorder and Times Articles tabby19799-08-07  11:15 pm
ANGLICAN CHURCH RESPONSE TO ABUSEstrength40 9-08-07  10:36 pm
The power of storiesquietgrl9-08-07  12:53 pm
Teachers & Gradingbrendabrown19 9-08-07  11:46 am
Class Action mattlalande9-08-07  10:24 am
New Globe Article - Thurs, Sept. 6bonnieb19 9-08-07  7:51 am
Buried Memorieswagener8423 9-08-07  1:39 am
Facebook - New FactNet Groupbreaker_19_girl9-08-07  12:16 am
OTTAWA CITIZEN STORY JUST RELEASEDgayatgcc9-07-07  10:27 pm
GCC Borad Chair statement: Admission of abuse ... Please readgrenvillan8821 9-07-07  8:25 pm
Meeting with Bishop and Chancellor on Saturdaystrength10 9-07-07  4:16 pm
Anybody else overwhelmed??survivor110116 9-07-07  12:40 pm
Appologies in Globe&Ma*lpriest_of_satan9-07-07  10:47 am
The CBCpurgatory9-06-07  4:49 pm
The Need for Action - NOW - Please Read!!questiongrrl16 9-06-07  3:09 pm
Cape Cod Times articlebossman9-06-07  2:05 pm
On the 29thsurvivor11019-06-07  1:57 pm
Now in a language you will understandb4theendingoftheday9-06-07  1:47 pm
Do others have general problems with Church?postgccwife15 9-06-07  12:36 pm
"'Light Sessions' and Dark Past" - Globe and Mailphlebas82 9-06-07  12:17 pm
So, what happens now?survivor110119 9-06-07  10:47 am
New Globe Article - Thurs, Sept. 6bettyboop9-06-07  2:58 am
Gay at GCCgayatgcc37 9-06-07  12:25 am
How much does your family know?gayatgcc28 9-05-07  11:43 pm
Making Recorder and Times Accountablegayatgcc9-05-07  11:40 pm
Letter from an Abusergayatgcc21 9-05-07  10:10 pm
Born into abusive grip of a cult...new Globe and Mail article todaytomrossini9-05-07  7:05 pm
Never Will Healbreaker_19_girl9-05-07  6:38 pm
Transition Yearshoperules9-05-07  12:59 am
How have you been affected?aussie_doctor56 9-04-07  11:16 am
The Many Faces of GCCgrenvillan8812 9-04-07  12:33 am
Message to Mintz - Stop Lying!!grenvillan8831 9-03-07  11:32 pm
Grenville Christian College 2000-2001breaker_19_girl9-03-07  10:45 pm
Information and Resourcesquestiongrrl9-03-07  4:02 pm
Moving Ahead - with balancetabby19799-02-07  11:35 pm
Here come the blogs?grenvillan889-01-07  11:58 am
Leaving GCC ... The Aftermath:breaker_19_girl81 9-01-07  1:04 am
GCC closingbreaker_19_girl8-31-07  5:09 pm
GCC IS CLOSING!tabby1979157 8-31-07  2:18 pm
Race (not track and field!)flacknyc8-31-07  10:57 am
GCC in the late 90's and onwardrozpriceenglish8-27-07  8:06 pm
The Wrath of God AKA Father Farnsworthseriouslyshocked113 8-23-07  11:04 pm
Looking for answerswagener848-22-07  10:14 pm
GCC Staff Experiencesjes_noonan33 8-20-07  2:16 pm
Mother Bettydignityquest77 8-20-07  12:16 pm
Despite It Allwagener8411 8-20-07  10:28 am
GCC Souvenirsbreaker_19_girl64 8-18-07  5:20 pm
Where are they now??rozpriceenglish40 8-16-07  6:56 am
Light sessionspapillon56 8-15-07  8:37 am
Support for loved ones of ex-CoJers and GCCerscryfreedom34 8-11-07  8:53 am
Grenville Dreams/Nightmaresbreaker_19_girl27 8-11-07  12:42 am
'D' for Discipline at GCCbreaker_19_girl19 8-10-07  7:15 pm
Parents of GCC Studentsusedtobethere8-08-07  8:59 am
What do you want and how far would you go to get it?jes_noonan8-07-07  11:53 am
Separation of Familiesquietgrl27 8-06-07  8:22 pm
Life after GCC - Jesse Noonanjes_noonan7-30-07  12:44 pm
Websiteusedtobethere14 7-21-07  2:24 pm
The Fear of God ... and other Tall Talesusedtobethere7-18-07  2:30 pm
Good Memoriesgayatgcc42 7-15-07  2:26 am
Forty years and wondering...rev_d22 6-25-07  9:59 pm
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curbside
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Posted on Saturday, February 17, 2007 - 8:17 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Ban Poster IP (Moderator/Admin only)

Just another example of ignorance... Once again, no clue to the fact that there is a whole lot of life being lived outside of Rock Harbor, they are after all, "gawd's chosen".

From "Letters to the Editor", Cape Codder (Gatehouse Media, Inc.)Wednesday, February 7th
OFFENDED BY KISS
I have been a resident of Orleans for 23 years. And I have enjoyed The Cape Codderfor all of those years, making it the newspaper of choice for information about events on the Lower Cape.

However, in last week's edition, I was offended by the photo of Sarah Peake kissing her partner (“Peake on the Hill, Jan. 26). Being a psychotherapist for over 30 years, I am not homophobic. I have counseled numerous persons who have shared with me their sexual lifestyles as gays and lesbians. But I was affronted by the picture. Was that necessary when acceptance of gays and lesbians is still in process in our culture? Were you trying to make a statement?

My question is about your judgment? I appreciated the article and believe you did a service to the community for publishing it.

The Rev. William P. Showalter, Orleans

Talk about ironic, does he forget that he lives in, and was once sub-prior of a cult founded by two lesbians?!!!!!!!? Humorous to say the least... I thought the reply was great.

From "Letters to the Editor" Cape Codder (Gatehouse Media, Inc.) Thursday, February 15
IT WAS ABOUT LOVE

I was surprised to read a comment from a pastoral counselor so lacking in conscious sensitivity to his own homophobic aversion to same-sex “kissing” (“Offended by Kiss,” Letters, Feb. 6). Any psychotherapist by dint of training and regular peer supervision should know themselves well enough to recognize emotional reactivity when they sense it, and be honest enough about themselves to work on it when they find it. Rev. Showalter appears neither to see nor understand his own homophobia, which seriously erodes his usefulness as a therapist or counselor, and exposes his unconscious emotional reactivity to a “kiss” for exactly what it is.

Since Rev. Showalter didn’t indicate an aversion to kissing in general, which would suggest a far deeper problem of sexual repression, one can assume he was only describing an aversion to same-sex kissing. I think The Cape Codder should be congratulated for not sharing the reverend’s “problem,” and for resisting the arm-twisting his letter implied by keeping photos of same-sex kissing, and perhaps even hand-holding and hugging, by implication, off its pages in the future.

What I most like when offensive comments like these are made is an apology; something clerics are traditionally good at. I think an apology is owed here: to Sarah Peake, to The Cape Codder and to its subscribers. Racism, homophobia, mysogeny, misandry and all other forms of prejudice should be recognized, wherever and by whomever they occur and are made by. Love, in all its forms and by whoever expresses it, is always a joy to behold..

Jon Gilmore, South Orleans

Couldn't have said it any better... Unfortunately, as we all know, apologies are few and far between coming from our friends from the harbor... sad.
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One other caveat, if you are considering Rev. Showalter as a psychologist or "counselor" ... he does not respect professional codes of confidentiality. Anything you say to him can and will be told to whomever he chooses.
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gayatgcc
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Being gay at GCC was an unbearable experience. The majority of the staff were aware of my sexuality and rather than talk to me rationally about it and inform me about it, they were hostile, prejudice, and cruel. I can recall being sat in the small chapel (of the stairs to the main high school floors) with a small group of my teachers, my “family” parents, and the Dean of Boys, and I was told about the disgust of my sins and the shame I would surely bring to myself, my family, and GCC. I was 16. I am now 30 and until recently forgot about the torment I underwent at the hands of these sick bastards. It’s so -up! I can remember being alone in the newly-built chapel late at night (after lights-out) and I was screaming at God for making me gay and I prayed that he would kill me and release me from this life of sin. I was forbidden readmittance from GCC in my final year when FF discovered I was gay (as a result of me dating his son). I was devastated. I can remember calling FF and begging to be let back in to GCC and he said that God nor him would tolerate such an abomination into the school. !



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b4theendingoftheday
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Posted on Wednesday, August 08, 2007 - 12:36 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Ban Poster IP (Moderator/Admin only)

I would like to address all the parents. Others would find this blog interesting as well.

Former Parents: Its no use saying I should of, would of or could of. It is the past. Just be supportive and finally and I mean finally listen to your kids gripe.

Current and Perspective Parents of the Good Shepard: Please check the provincial credentials of not only the school but of the teachers so you wont have the same regrets that I see my parents and siblings subjecting themselves to. I certainly would not sleep if I subjected my children to what I read here without investigating or knowing my options.

The administration and staff depended on the divide and conquer strategy especially among the bad kids, some bonded in their deviance and never folded. I was one of them. Kids stole parents prescription narcotics and used them in GCC. One kid used to show me his needle track marks and how he hid them under his toe nails.

I abused prescription narcotics there and once shared a needle. At the time I was amazed that the drug use wasn’t noticed. I once had a chat with JC over my grades fluctuating so I kept them low so I wont be found out. I was successful too. Thankfully I cleaned up my act.

I have no friends or souvenirs from GCC by choice, as I would not want to face discrimination by former peers. I contracted HIV there from sharing that one needle, so I have paid the price with my life.

I voice this with reservation but hope I can finally deal with it. All of your feedback is welcome and appreciated.
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hightide
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thanks. I thought that was a very odd time.
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sardelude
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Hey, all.

This site has such powerful & amazing healing potential for those of us connected to CofJ/GCC. As I peruse the postings, I recognize (or think I do anyway), several of you. If I knew you at GCC, I felt such shame in being "whisked away" as one of the CofJ kids that I felt no one would want to hear from me...obviously this is far from the truth, but it was certainly my perception & feeling. For those from the CofJ, again, leaving certainly is not easy &, as we were all taught, those who leave are not following God's will. ha, ha.

Anyway, I would enjoy hearing from some of you..not to vent or spew, but just to reconnect with some old, dear friends. Feel free to respond here or to e-mail me at muncey1@comcast.net

freegirl ~ I remember you well, your bouncy step & big smile..I hope life has treated you kindly
westcedar ~ I knew both you & your mother and would love to hear from you, too (although if your babies have arrived you are probably rather busy)
I am almost certain who a number of others are, but would not want to make any assumptions. My user name is no great mystery, so if you want to reconnect, please drop me a line.

Isn't part of healing forging new ties or repairing broken ones? I think so!
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timmergolf
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Hi everyone my name is Tim Blacklock. I attended GCC 1976-77. It was the worst year of my life and I almost get sick to my stomach everytime I pass the turnoff on the 401 highway that leads to the school. I was paddled so severly so severly by FF for smelling like cigarette smoke that I couldn't sit nor walk properly for a month. I still have such a strong memory of the beating..... I can not understand how another human could beat a child like that and sleep at night. My parents through reading the stories in this forum are finally realizing their sever lack of judgement for sending me to this school. For 31 years I have never felt right about what FF did to me nor have I felt right about some of the other degradeing things I saw him do to other students. Thank you to everyone for shareing your stories and also thank you to the staff that have also come forward to clear their souls. Thank you to the Bishop for looking into the accusations... and my hat is off to the police and lawyers working hard to get to the truth. When one student has something to say negative about a Reverand or anyone in a position of authority their voice is so hard to hear... however when hundreds and maybe thousands all say they felt the abuse. It was real. Thanks to all involved. I am starting for the first time to feel that I may someday be able to put FF in the past and make sure my kids never have to live through the same things. sincerly Tim

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