My name is Deborah Forsberg. I’m 28 & have been raised in the Family International. I don’t feel that I have in any way been sheltered or abused by the Family. I had a very good childhood, one that I know many of my counterparts that didn’t grow up in the Family envy. I got to travel the world, had lots of friends & so many fun & exciting experiences, awesome caring parents who did everything within their power to meet my needs & those of my siblings (& they weren’t in a position of authority). I got good training in every aspect of life from cooking to teaching & childcare to scholastics, Bible & Word studies to witnessing & telling others of the Lord’s love, I experienced bringing relief to those in need by distributing humanitarian aid in poor countries & much more. My parents & the Family taught & encouraged me to be responsible, to love the Lord & my neighbor as myself, which are the key ingredients to a happy & successful life. (more…)

I’m writing in regards to the Dr. Phil show about The Family. I am a full-time member of the Family Int. I’m 24, have a wife and two kids and live in Romania. We are busy doing our part to help others and make each day count. It hurts terribly when I think of any child who has suffered abuse, I look at my own kids and I know I would protect them with my very life. Abuse is a horrible fact of life in the world we live in, regardless of being in or out of the Family.
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