Activism Issues: Collectives and Conferences

julieisafemme · 07-28-2011, 06:06 PM

I have a dim view of any Board, committee or collective activity. I served on the Board of my former synagogue and that is why it is my former synagogue!! I don't think anyone of us can know all sides of these things. I almost don't want to know. I am sure that sounds horrible. My experience on the board was deeply troubling to me and I am still dealing with the aftershocks almost 4 years later. When I hear about abuses I think about the abuses I witnessed. When I hear people being criticized I think of the criticism I received when I really thought I was doing my very best to represent the needs of my community. It has burned me so bad that even thinking of being in a group environment scares me.

So short answer is that I support all the players and organizations. I want some healing to happen.

Did you guys read Ivan's latest article? It is super good. I am posting a link here.

http://www.xtra.ca/public/Vancouver/...drG40.facebook

07-28-2011, 06:06 PM	#4
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