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wow I cant believe that some adults can be so

Back in the 1950's and early 1960's incest was not against the law, it was thou looked down upon. Many girls have told me of their fathers, and other family members who had sex with them. I know of boys who slept with mommy. These child predators who raped boys were also common, so the staff really did not care much, sad but true.

I can only shake my head in utter disbelief... It leaves me speechelss and makes me realise just how lucky I have been to have had such a protective childhood

What happened to this thread? Are you guys still around?

Im still here daily, you all ran outta questions that hasn't been addressed.

I'm still watching it.

Well I will try to think of something to ask. It is just so sad that you didn't have a childhood like I did so I haven't been thinking of questions for you. I will soon.

Good question Audrey!

And guys, good to know you are all ok. I was begining to wonder if maybe something had happened!

Hi everyone...
Most of Oklahoma and part's of Texas has been blacked out for the last week due to an ice storm.

I did not see Beauty I think no-one who was a patient there did. I seen a real old building that was infested with roaches and rats. 45 years ago an eye for Beauty was somewhat different.

It took 45 years to be comfortable looking at pictures of the place, not to mention the 1 time I had to drive past it and it took my breath away. I do not see how frighting can be therapy.

I am sure if I went back today I would feel uncomfortable. I do not think I will ever see the beauty of TCSH.

ronl wrote:I did not see Beauty I think no-one who was a patient there did. I seen a real old building that was infested with roaches and rats. 45 years ago an eye for Beauty was somewhat different.

It took 45 years to be comfortable looking at pictures of the place, not to mention the 1 time I had to drive past it and it took my breath away. I do not see how frighting can be therapy.

I am sure if I went back today I would feel uncomfortable. I do not think I will ever see the beauty of TCSH.

I'll have to agree with Ron.

when you went to school at TCSH did you earn a diploma? Were you marched to the dining hall for lunch or did you eat somewhere else? Also did you know of any kids on your hall that had lobotomies done to them? If so did they change? Were you medicated all day long? Just curious, thanks!

I went as far in school as you could go and it was recognized by Traverse City High School, but I was 1 credit short so I had to get a GED before I went into the Army.
The last year I was at TCSH I did not go to school, this was boring but I was in the new children's center. I really missed being with the other kids.
Yes we were marched to meals, When we were at the old school our mess hall was on the same floor. On hall 18 our mess hall was at the end of the hall. In the new children's center the mess hall was accross the hall.

lobotomies were outlawed 10+ years before I got there and I did not see anyone who had them.

We were stoned all day everyday on heavy drugs that would take your sole away.

The question of a diploma.
I was 1 credit short of getting a diploma. It was in literature.
If there is anyone who has any pull at Traverse City High School, maybe you can have them look at this thread.
I think my lifelong music writings and the upcoming book should qualify me for this credit. I would love to have a diploma. All I have is a GED.

I have about 150 photos from the state hospital. Here is the link. http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2 ... 6eb1262385