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Clare Costello Speaks Out

My name is Clare Costello, I’m 22 years old and have been a full-time member of the Family International my whole life. Basically everything I wanted to say has been said (many times over) on this site, so this is just to add my name to the list of second generation members who are [...]

Friday, March 4th, 2005
Posted in Speaking Out, With Photo, 18 to 24, Archived |

My eyes ARE open

By Sho, 15, Japan.
Second-generation member of the Family International.
I really think the Family is the best place that I’ve ever been. Although I’ve only been here for 15 years (and am kind of stupid), I know that the Family is the place for me.
I read that Davidito message and was disgusted at what [...]

Wednesday, March 2nd, 2005
Posted in Speaking Out, By Age, With Photo, Archived, Asia, Under 18 |

Dear Ricky Rodriguez.

By Rosie Paone-Bruni, 17, USA.
(Second-generation member of the Family International.)
I heard the news a little while ago. How are you? I hope you’re doing okay and are happy where you are now. I’m praying for you, I hope you know.
I feel the need to write you a personal note and express to you my [...]

Tuesday, February 22nd, 2005
Posted in Speaking Out, By Age, Where From, With Photo, North America, Archived, Under 18 |

YES, I’M CONTROLLED!

Name: Davida Maria Martel Dias.
Age: 20
Location: Gambia-West Africa
(Second-generation member of the Family International)
I’ve come here today to take a stand alongside my fellow brothers and sisters. Reading what each one had to say is very encouraging and uplifting, and I’d like to say “thank you” to all you apostates—yes, thank you! All this stir up [...]

Monday, February 21st, 2005
Posted in Speaking Out, By Age, Where From, With Photo, 18 to 24, Africa, Archived |

My Conclusion

Maya Stone, 29, Texas.
Second-generation Family member.
To paraphrase a song by Toby Keith, “Proud to be an American” which expresses my feelings about the Family…
“I am proud to be, to be a member in this Family. I am proud to be in this Family where at least I know I’m free, and I won’t forget [...]

Friday, February 18th, 2005
Posted in Speaking Out, By Age, Where From, With Photo, North America, 25 to 35, Archived |