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     mariabee Junior Member Username: mariabee Post Number: 29 Registered: 8-2007 Posted From: 64.85.244.43 |
Hello 12 Tribes Discussion Board! My name is Maria Bee, I am the Executive Director in Training of Factnet. I have posted my story (see the thread entitled “Introduction” on the Jehovah’s Witness Board), so some of you may already know who I am. I just celebrated my ten year anniversary of freedom from the Jehovah’s Witnesses organization, into which I was born and raised. I have something very important to discuss with you. I have chosen this particular forum to launch a special pilot program. Factnet is entering a new era, one that focuses more on Peer-to-Peer Support, Recovery, and Healing. After a successful pilot here on the 12 Tribes board, we will roll out this model to all the other discussion boards. This is your opportunity to lead and support. I have some ideas and a general idea about what this may look like, but this is your board and I want all the feedback you have to give! Here is the basic idea: On every board, and I am sure this one is no exception, there are those people that have been out for many years, have an abundance of experience and knowledge, and to whom many turn for advice, support, and comfort. The idea is to officially recognize these people and form them into team. This should be a small group of about 4-7 people that are nominated and chosen by the members of this discussion board. Membership to this team is voluntary and is not necessarily permanent (members may return to regular status when they want to). This council of the wise, as I like to call it, will be responsible for the following: - Monitoring the board. - Welcoming new people. - Listening to others and providing comfort and support. - Offering advice when it is requested. - Sharing their own stories and experiences. - Ensuring that the board is safe and nurturing for all. In some cases recommending to the board administrator who should be denied access for repeated abuses. - Slowly Creating a JW recovery FAQ to help people when they leave, i.e common questions, problems, healing methods, helpful reading lists, etc. Of course anyone can welcome new people and perform many of the tasks outlined above, however for the council of the wise this will be their commission. The team will not “own” or “run” board, but rather be a gentle and wise guiding presence. The goal is to create a team that can facilitate peer-to-peer healing and set an example for others about what this looks like. I think that this model will lead to greater healing, recovery, and support; there is tremendous power in people helping people with clear and gentle intent. I am very excited about launching this new model here on the 12 Tribes board! And I look forward to hearing from you all with any questions, comments, suggestions, or nominations you may have! Once the pilot is successful I will take the same Peer-to-Peer Support/Healing model that we create together to every other Factnet discussion forum. Warmly, Maria Bee Executive Director, FACTNet.org IMHO | ||
| anon_e_mus Advanced Member Username: anon_e_mus Post Number: 747 Registered: 5-2005 Posted From: 151.204.200.56 |
"The team will not “own” or “run” board, but rather be a gentle and wise guiding presence." Therein lies the rub. Some (if not many) of the former members can be anything from coarse to downright verbally abusive. This lead me to make a suggestion and a nomination. There is at least one person who has been on this board who is not a former member but he is someone to whom people turn for a gentle guiding presence. He has as much or more wisdom and practical life experience as anyone else I've read on this board. I nominate Randy Spenser. Anon | ||
| nabashalam Senior Member Username: nabashalam Post Number: 1712 Registered: 1-2006 Posted From: 75.128.244.102 |
"Therein lies the rub." Is that Common Sense Salt Rub you speak of? Or is it "rubbing wool"?  (only the old timerswill get that one!...)And I bet you didnt learn Shakespeare in the TT either! Maria Bee will be posting an email address soon for comments and nominations so as to keep them confidential.... | ||
| anon_e_mus Advanced Member Username: anon_e_mus Post Number: 748 Registered: 5-2005 Posted From: 71.168.254.129 |
oops! ok ...sorry. | ||
| mariabee Junior Member Username: mariabee Post Number: 30 Registered: 8-2007 Posted From: 64.85.244.43 |
Dear 12 Tribes Community, First, I want to apologize for not correcting the section regarding the FAQ, it should have read: "- Slowly Creating a 12 Tribes recovery FAQ to help people when they leave, i.e common questions, problems, healing methods, helpful reading lists, etc. " Also, to contact me directly please email me at mariabb97@yahoo.com I look forward to hearing from you! Also, anon_e_mus, thank you so much for getting involved! Warmly, Maria Bee Executive Director, FACTNet.org | ||
| randyspenser Intermediate Member Username: randyspenser Post Number: 311 Registered: 10-2005 Posted From: 71.49.198.243 |
Interesting concept. Balance could be a difficult issue for some who have tremendous hurts from the past. |
