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There was a time, awhile ago and in another place, when the only choice
that an observer had if they hoped to remain a participant of what was thought to be a
support program, was to stand quietly as their friends were systematically made to feel as
if their entire existence lay solely in the hands of one persons whims. Some of these observers have been forgotten. And, then some of these observers took a stand and thought that self recognition was not what support for people diagnosed as having bipolar disorder was about. Their objection to the mistreating of their fellows was dealt with harshly; the wounds they suffered are still not healed. But from the pains that they suffered lessons were learned and the major lesson was that we are all expected to treat one another with love, understanding and, patience. The Harbor 0f Refuge was conceived and born to provide this loving care.
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| RevT ......DECEMBER 1997 A Harbor of Refuge.......What is it? A Harbor of Refuge is open to anything that is distressed. Unlike a lighthouse that is the beam showing a point or direction a Harbor is open to all that require assistance. We have been shown to this Harbor of Refuge after the port we had sought safety in became unsafe. Let us not make a mistake about what it is we have established here. It is not a joke. It is not a hang out. It is what you make it. If there is a person who requires help they will be helped in the best way that we can help them. The facility will be provided by some and the aid provided by you. |
I thank you that we are able to do this work
together. There is a reason WHY we have been brought together.
Amen. |
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