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I would highly recommend attending an MOR. I've been working thourgh my CSA for about 2 years now and attending the WOR in October 07 helped push my recovery to the next level. My wife expressed that my demeanor and spirit had changed when I got back from my trip. I will definately attend the next Advanced WOR.

Good luck on your recovery. Feel free to send me a note if you have questions.

-j

the friends and automatic connection.Like meeting your long lost brothers.

Julian

I just attended one last march. My wife noticed and immediate difference. I was so much more relaxed and less stressed. I would highly recommend it. It was like 4 years of therapy in 3 days. I came back with a huge weight lifted from my heart and a bunch of really great friends that I will probably have for life. I would say do it as soon as you can and you will never regret it.

Can anyone write up a big testimonial about all this? I want to attend one, but my wife hates the idea. Hates spending the money, thinks it's a waste of time, she'd rather have me home with her. I want to go, but if her mindset doesn't change, it'll never happen, as it'll be a big hassle all the way and then her being pissed off will be on my mind the whole weekend, which I'm sure will hinder the whole thing, so why bother spending the time and cash?

Lynch,

There are some really good articles in the Newsletter regarding the WoR's, You can find it on the Homepage.

I also attended the WoR at Sequoia last month. It would be my wish and hope that every survivor could attend. The therapy and healing I received would have taken me years by myself. I would definitely recommend it.

Ken

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i used to say "next year" all the time
this time i said "for me"
i'm headed to PA in October

assuming i pass the phone interview, of course

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point being - find a way to make it happen. you deserve it
(and i can say this without even having gotten to my first one yet)

Even today I was saying I had no intention of going to a WoR but now my mind is thinking and wondering if I dare even try. Which would mean brining it up to my wife..... and looking for assistance, because I'm flat broke and a month behind on bills :-(

i got the usual arguments from my wife this time - same ones from last year. but when she got to the point "whatever you want then" - which is where i always ALWAYS back down ... this time I said "kewl - I'm goin to PA."

i sure hope this weekend is worth what some of us go thru to get there...

Mark,

What a good response! Now you'll be doing not 'whatever you want' but 'whatever you need'. I've gone to several WORs throughout my time at MaleSurvivor and I've learned something good about myself every time. Every one of them was worth it.

These weekends are so supportive and so affirming that afterwards everything seems surreal. I couldn't believe it until I saw it with my own eyes and heard it with my own ears, the emotions come out and the healing goes on.

Take good care of yourself,

Steve

Thanx, Steve. I am ... happpy? ... to report that it is official - I am through the "phone screening" - plane reservations, car, hotel - all booked. It's about as committed as I can get.

Of course, knowing my own abilities for self-sabatoge, that doesn't mean I won't find a way out of it - but after $$ paid - there's a MUCH greater chance I will be there.

But thanks are due - to you, Larry, Howard, Andy, and more that I'm sure I'm forgetting. All of you have always been there with an honest, edifying response.

If my going to Kirkridge is a victory - it is shared by those here at MS.org (mod, admin, member, what-have-you) that have been steadfast with their support.

I suppose the real test now, is what happens while I'm there...

M&m

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Here is the schedule for next year - they are great

MaleSurvivor Announces 2009 Weekend of Recovery Calendar



MaleSurvivor is proud to announce our 2009 schedule for Weekends of Recovery, which will be our 25th-28th sponsored weekends. We thank all the participants who have helped us create a safe, challenging and empowering weekend experience. Please read the testimonies of former participants on our website if you need some encouragement to sign up.

Level I Weekends are open to all survivors, 18 or older, regardless of where you are in your recovery process. Here is the schedule for 2009:


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March 27-29, 2009
Sequoia Retreat Center, Ben Lomond, California


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May 15-17, 2009
Center for New Beginnings, Dahlonega, Georgia (1 hour north of Atlanta)


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October 23-25, 2009
Hope Springs Institute, Peebles, Ohio (SE Ohio -fly into Columbus/Cincinnati or Dayton)


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Advanced Weekend of Recovery

The Advanced Weekend is only open to men who have participated in at least one Level One MaleSurvivor Weekend of Recovery:


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September 11-13, 2009
Alta Lodge, Alta, Utah (outside of Salt Lake City, Utah)


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Registration for each weekend will be open at least 4 months before the weekend itself. Early registration discounts of $50 will be available up until 2 months before each weekend. Registration is limited for each weekend. Participants should choose a weekend based on your ability to be at the location by 12 noon on Friday of the weekend, and plan to stay until 3 pm on Sunday, when the weekend is over.

Hi Ken

I've passed on the details to the guy who emailed me, so hopefully he will get in touch and join you guys

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When will the schedule for the 2010 WoR be out?

I am anxious to attend.

Thanks,
DJ