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 Re: Are YOU a victim of abuse ?
« Result #1 on Mar 29, 2005, 10:05pm »

If you are abused:

You are not alone and you are not to blame. You cannot control his violence.

There are ways you can make yourself safer:

Call the police if you have been assaulted. Charging abusive males is a necessary step in reducing physical violence.

Tell someone and keep a record of all incidents for evidence.

Write down the details for yourself as soon as possible after the assault. Keep it in a safe place where he won't find it.

Develop a safety plan. Memorize emergency numbers. Keep spare house and car keys handy. Know where you can stay in an emergency.

Consider ending the relationship as soon as possible. Without intervention, his violence will increase in frequency and severity as time passes.

Recognize that no one has the right to control you and that it is everyone's human right to live without fear.

Look out for men who:

Do not listen to you, ignore you or talk over you.

Sit or stand too close to you, making you uncomfortable and seem to enjoy it.

Do only what they want or push you to get what they want.

Express anger and violence towards women either through words or physically.

Have a bad attitude toward women.

Are overly possessive or jealous.

Drink or use drugs heavily.

Have a reputation for "scoring".


CYCLE OF ABUSE

Tension Building Stage

Tension builds and there's a feeling of "walking on egg shells". The victim may try to be perfect to prevent any more abuse.

Abusive Incident Stage

The tension explodes in a physicaly and/or emotionally abusive incident. The victim is most often blamed for the incident and
may blame themselves.

Loving Behavior Stage

The abuser says he/she is sorry, begs for forgiveness, and promises it won't happen again and may say that he/she will get counseling.

Physical intimacy is often coerced. The seriousness of the incident is minimized, and the tension starts to build again.

The Cycle Starts Over Again

The next time the assault occurs, chances are it will be more severe. Statistics indicate that the abuse becomes more severe over time.

Physical Violence/Abuse will expand

Abuse toward a spouse will nearly always expand to include children in the home.

NO ONE DESERVES TO BE ABUSED

GETTING HELP

If YOU are suffering from ANY kind of abuse, please get the help you need by contacting:

1) your pastor/his wife;
2) a local women's crisis center,
3) a national abuse hotline.

National Domestic Violence Hotline
(800) 799-SAFE (7233)

RAIN Hotline (Rape, Abuse, Incest National Network)
(800) 656-HOPE

Learn how to respond to abuse; learn how to deal with abusive people. You are a very PRECIOUS human being in the sight of God, and you deserve to be treated with love, kindness, gentleness, honesty, and respect.

I hope this will help ANYONE who is being/ or was abused. Men OR women. And we here in Sisters are here to be a helping hand, and we listen to You.
There is no shame here, we lay no blame, no fault. As we refrain from "Judgement" as that is God's job, Not ours.
Because we know that "With God All things are possible."

This is why Jenny established this Web Site, to help those in need.

If you have been through this and have gotten Free of the Abuse, chances are YOU can help someone here at Sisters who needs you.
In Christ, Sisters And Brothers of S.U.A.P
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« Result #2 on Dec 1, 2004, 4:40pm »


Hello and God Bless,
To ALL our Sisters AND Brothers IN Christ, and for All that joins S.U.A.P

My Name is Linda.K and I joined Sisters United against Pornography.org almost three years ago. ( S.U.A.P )

I am a Christian, and was searching for a Christian website, that could possibly help me understand "WHY" anyone would get caught up in pornography among other addicitions that destroys marriages and ruins lives, leaving long time scars.

I had left my spouse of 32 years, because he was not only deeply addicted to Alcohol and Pornography, he was also very abusive to me and to our 3 sons as they were growing up.

I felt he was cheating on me, even before, he was ever on the "Net." He bought what I call "Rag Mags" especially those from over seas when his work sent him there.

We were both "known" for being leaders in our little church.
and yet he hid his hateful side from everyone, BUT his family.

There was no such thing as any kind of "Help for a Mother and her Children " to get away from an Abuser then.

When I found Sisters' I was deep in anger, and confusion, even though I had gained my freedom from my abuser.

Sisters helped me to understand that I "was not alone" as I thought I was. I felt deep shame because of what x had put me through. I also learned " IT WAS NOT MY FAULT " !!

Here I found True Christians willing to Listen to me, give me a shoulder to lean on and most of all, they didn't condem me AND they Understood how I felt ! WOW !

I'm Happily Married to Tom now, a Man God brought into my life just before I found Sisters. He is my Best Friend and is a Great Counselor. And most of all he understands me, my background and he loves Sisters as much as I do.

If you REALLY want help, THIS is the place to be !

God Lives here, SUAP belongs to Him.
By "The Holy Spirit" He will give you the Courage to reach out for help, no matter if you are the Addict OR the Victim of a loved one who is.

We have many qualified people, who can help whatever it is you are going through. And WE will NOT leave you hanging and Lost. Because WE have ALL been through the fires, and some of us are still fighting for complete freedom.
We not only have Great Sisters but Terrific Men, who are " Our Brothers, In Christ."

Sisters with God's help will change YOUR LIFE for the better, I am "Living Proof, it works."

God Bless You, as you take the steps towards finding your Personal Freedom from this terrible satanic addiction and it's far reaching side affects.

It's mine and Tom's earnest prayers that You will decide to "Join Sisters and find Christ, and Freedom, for Your Life."

In Christ,
Linda and Tom

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« Result #3 on Dec 1, 2004, 5:59am »

Hello everybody. I was referred to this site when I posted something on another one and it was edited because kids might see it even though I put in the subject adults only. Here's just a little about me without going into too much detail (you can read about it if and when you join). I was abused when I was a child and have been struggling with immoral sexual issues since I was six (I'm now 27). It was really easy to open up around here. Everybody is very supportive and does not judge you. If you are a female struggling with porn issues we now have a safe room where we can open up and get answers and support from people who understand the struggle. If you fit into this category, send me an IM after you register for the password. This has become like another family to me and I hope to add you to those I consider family. Please pray about joining and getting the support we all need whether we be struggling ourselves or a loved one of somebody who struggles.
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« Result #4 on Jun 25, 2004, 8:02pm »

{{**********SUAP's STATEMENT OF FAITH*************}}

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{{{THIS IS WHAT WE BELIEVE AND WE STAND FIRMLY ON GODS' WORD }}}

{{********************The Bible*********************}}
We Believe that God is:

1. Omniscient:
God haves an infinite awareness, understanding, and insight
and possess the universe and has complete knowledge.

2. Omnipresent:
God is present in all places at all times.

3.Omnipotent:
having unlimited authority and influence.


The Bible is the word of God, given to us by the Holy Spirit of God.

The Bible is taught to us by the Holy Spirit of God.

The Bible can only be understood by faith, by believing it is the the infallible word of God.

The Bible gives us knowledge of God and of the will of God.

The Bible must be studied in order to know and understand God.

The Bible contains all that God wants us to know and understand.

The Bible is absolutely essential for salvation and spiritual growth.

{{********************God*********************}}

God is Holy; He is unique, different, one of a kind; there is only one God.

God always was and always will be the one and only God.

God is one and yet He is three persons: Father, Son, and The Holy Spirit.

God is perfect; He cannot become more perfect; He cannot become less perfect.

God will never change, He will always be good, loving, and kind.

God never makes a mistake; He is trustworthy; we can depend on Him.

God is present everywhere; He knows all things; He is all powerful.

God is just, righteous, merciful, and gracious; we can always depend upon Him to be fair and to do that which is right.

{{****************Jesus Christ********************}}

Jesus Christ is God; He is the creator of all things and He holds all things together by His power.

Jesus Christ was without a sin nature; He was born of a virgin.

Jesus Christ never sinned; therefore, He was able to take our sins upon Himself.

Jesus Christ shed His blood to make atonement for our sins; He died for us.

Jesus Christ rose from the grave after three days and three nights; He gives us life.

Jesus Christ sits at the right hand of the Father where He now making intercession for us.

Jesus Christ will return to this earth to gather all true Christians to Himself.

{{{{ Jesus Christ will return to this earth as "KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS." }}}}

Jesus Christ will someday judge the living and the dead.

Jesus Christ will create a new heaven and a new earth.

{{****************The Holy Spirit********************}}

The Holy Spirit regenerates us; He gives us new life when we believe in Jesus Christ.

The Holy Spirit indwells every born again Christian.

The Holy Spirit teaches us, corrects us, disciplines us, encourages us, helps us, and empowers us.

The Holy Spirits leads us to pray, to worship, and to live for God.

The Holy Spirit works in us, both to will and to do the will of God.

The Holy Spirit produces His fruit in all Christians, He changes us.

The Holy Spirit always glorifies Jesus Christ.

{{**********************Sin***********************}}

Sin resulted in spiritual death for all of us.

Sin is a part of every person's life; we are all born with a sin nature.

Sin separates us from God because God is Holy and cannot tolerate sin.

Sin was atoned for by the shed blood of Jesus Christ.

Sin was forgiven when we believed in Jesus Christ.

Sin no longer separates us from God because it has been removed from us.


{{********************Salvation*********************}}

Salvation means we have forgiveness of sin and a new life in Christ Jesus.

Salvation is not acquired by religion or by good works.

Salvation is ours by grace through faith in Jesus Christ.

Salvation belongs to everyone who believes in Jesus Christ.

Salvation is a gift of God and we must receive it as a gift.

Salvation is a work of God and God will continue that work in us until we are like Jesus Christ.

Salvation is eternal, it is forever, and we cannot lose it.

Because We LOVE and want to Help you is why this Website is here !

May God overflow your heart with His Blessings !

IN Christ,
The Staff of SUAP
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« Result #5 on May 11, 2004, 3:03pm »

Hi to all our guests and a very warm welcome to you all! We are hornored that you took a moment out of your busy day to visit us!!! For whatever the reason you are here, we welcome you and invite you to join us! We have a wonderful staff of Holy Spirit inspired people from all walks of life who are just waiting to pray with you or offer you support. We have female members, male members, addicts, couples, many different types of members with all one goal: to stop pornography before it ruins our families!!

We have recently added three new rooms to better assist our members in their journeys.

There is Safe Harbor which is for women only.

There is Brother to Brother which is for men only.

There is Teens In Trouble for teens aged 13-18.

Our site is completely private and is not open to the general public. All potential members are screened by staff before they are registered. It is our goal to keep Sisters as a safe haven!

Please prayerfully consider joining us, I know you will be blessed!!

If you would like to join, please email our staff at:
iwant2joinsuap@yahoo.com

God bless you,
The Sisters Staff Team
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« Result #6 on Apr 20, 2004, 6:02pm »

Are you Saved ??

If not, We will give you the steps to Accept Christ as your Savior.
You will never be alone, you will have Jesus as your Savior leading and protecting you. Loving You JUST AS YOU ARE.
Rest in Him and He will take care of you, because the Lord will go before you and light the way.


YOU can have a Personal Relationship with Christ, who died for all of our SINS, us, including you.

God loves His Children and wants only to have them Love Him and Accept Him too.

Often people think they have to give up many things in their lives, SO they do not want to become a "Christian."

HOWEVER: it's NOT the same with everyone, God will lead you to get the things out of your life, that He knows will keep you from having a Close and personal relationship with Him.

We Promise you that God will not condem you ! He WILL Change your Life for the better, He will pour out His Blessings on YOU and your Loved Ones, when you accept Him.

You can have a life free of sin when you give your life to Him.

So how do you get eternal life with Jesus?
It is not difficult.

" Eternal life"

The Bible teaches that you must:

1) Recognize we are sinners and need forgiveness

2) Then, admit our sins to Jesus, "If confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." (1 John 1:9)

3) John 1:12 says we must personally receive Him, "But as many as received Him, to them He gave the power to become the sons of God." This means your life is going to change! "He who has the son of God (Jesus) has the life; He who does not have the Son of God does not have the life."

4) Romans 10:9-10 says "That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raiseth him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation."


If you are sincere and want to be ready to meet Jesus, pray this simple prayer from your heart:


Lord Jesus, I admit I am a sinner. I need forgiveness. I am sorry for my sins and I don't want to sin against You anymore. I believe You are the Son of God and You died on the cross for MY sins. I also believe that you rose from the dead so that I, too, may have victory over the grave. Please forgive me now Lord and cleanse me. Come into my heart and give me a new life. Thank You, Jesus, for shedding your blood for me and for hearing and answering my prayer. In Jesus' Name I pray, Amen

Luke 15:10 says: "Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth."

If You JUST Prayed this Prayer, we believe you are now Saved and are a Precious Son or Daughter of God.
Find a good Bible based church, one where you feel comfortable.
If you have no idea where to start, Pray about it and BELIEVE with your whole heart, without any doubt, and God will show you where He wants you.

God Bless and Stay in the Word.
Feel free to come inside and ask questions, we will gladly answer them.

In Christ Jesus,
Staff Team of "Sisters United Against Pornography."

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« Result #7 on Aug 31, 2003, 4:14pm »

Hello Everyone,

For anyone "Joining SUAP": If you choose to have a questionable nickname/username, you most likely risk getting banned.
THIS IS A CHRISTIAN WEBSITE CREATED TO HELP THOSE IN NEED
So Please Choose your user name accordingly

ALL NEW MEMBERS should know we have "Moderators " for a reason. We live around the world AND come in SUAP at ALL different hours, and therefore someone is here most of the time.

We want ALL the Members to know NOT to "Welcome" Anyone like "acidcasulty" OR any nick name you deem is questionable and not pleasing to the Lord....please IM Jen or Me, Linda or one of the Moderators, and ask about it.
God Bless and Thanks to Everyone.

The Family of S.U.A.P


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« Result #8 on Aug 25, 2003, 12:56pm »

Although this site is mostly "sisters," there are a few of us guys that are finding real help here.

Now on the one hand, you might expect the sisters to have very little mercy for guys with this problem, but, on the contrary, I have found that if you are serious about fighting this addiction, they are extremely understanding and encouraging.

I would strongly welcome more guys to get involved here. But you will find more help if you post regularly, even with your failures and all. We hear from some, then they drop off the edge of the earth so to speak; you will really experience the most help here if you keep coming back.

Whoever you are, there's a welcome here!

Paul


Welcome Sisters is a truly wonderful place to come to. I came here in support of my daughter, whose husband is a recovering porn addict, and I wanted to help her and better understand my son-in-law. I have stayed here because there are some of the most wonderful people here anywhere on the net, barring none.

We can all talk about our heartfelt situations and needs, and know that we have a very supportive family of friends to pray for us.

Anytime I just need a lift, and to talk to a friend, I know I can always get that need met here. Everyone struggles with something, and of course, on this site, most of the situations involve porn, but we do regular prayer requests that are not related to porn, and again, there is just a wonderful group of believers here. God has done mighty things for this site.

I am so thankful that Jenny had the calling to do this site. I am sorry it was because her husband was into porn, but so many people have really received help.

God bless you all. We would love to have you join us.

Mary_Ann


From: Jojo, Sisters United Against Pornography has been an incredible lifeline for me. Like most of us, I just happened to stumble across the site, but it was no coincidence because God will take you where you need to be, especially in a time when great support is needed.

Sisters has helped me to understand more about my husbands addiction, has given me the support and most importantly the prayers that I/we need, it lets me vent my feelings so I won't take it out on my husband, and it also allows me to be me. I have grown so much in Jesus since I became a member.

I come onto the board every day for love and support, but what I love most of all is being able to support all our new members, addicts and spouses every time they join us.

Having addicts on there to helps to give you an even greater understanding of what this evil addiction can do in a persons life, and having new spouses come onto the board reminds you that you are not alone in this evil fight.

Gods light truly does shine into this ministry that Jenny has started in obedience to God and I pray that you will come in and have a look for yourself, it is a scary thought yes, but honestly you will be blessed and so loved and supported.

We are here to help and if you will let us we would love to.
May Jesus lead you into the right direction and purposes for your life, bring healing and health to your spirit and heart. Thankyou Jenny for being obedient, in that act you have helped hundreds of us ladies all fighting the same fight.

Joanne (jojo) AUSTRALIA


From: Lou
HI I AM MARYLOU, BUT ALWAYS KNOWN AS LOU. THE LORD BROUGHT ME TO SISTERS IN A VERY DARK MOMENT IN MY LIFE. I THOUGHT THIS PC WAS FOR EVIL FOR ALL THAT WAS DONE ON IT , BUT THEN THE LORD HAD FOUND THIS SITE FOR ME 3 YEARS AGO.

SINCE THEN, I HAVE CRIED .LAUGHED, PRAYED AND PRAISED WITH SO MANY HERE, MALES AND FEMALES AND WE ARE TRULY A FAMILY.
IT IS OPEN, WARM AND NO ONE, NOT ONE I HAVE EVER SEEN THUS SO FAR HAD DROPPED AN AX OR JUDGMENT CALL ON ANYONE. WHEN WE SAY WE'LL PRAY WE MEAN IT.

MANY OF US HAVE EXCHANGED PHONE NUMBER ETC. AND I AM SO VERY BLESSED JUST TO KNOW THAT GOD GAVE ME THIS FAMILY.
YOU ARE NEVER ALONE, I CAN ALWAYS REACH IN AND TELL MY DARKEST SECRETS, PAINS, JOYS, TRIALS, TRIBULATIONS, EVERYTHING.

THERE ARE ALWAYS REPLIES AND THEY ARE FROM THE HEART, TRULY.THANK YOU LORD JESUS FOR SISTERS FOR FOR THOSE WHOM HAVE MADE THIS MY FAMILY, I LOVE YOU ALL SO DEARLY AND I KNOW GOD WILL CONTINUE TO BLESS US GREATLY, THANK YOU FATHER GOD. LOVE, GBU LOU


From: Kate
I am a female addict. And so I speak from a place of knowing about all those buttons that get pushed and cause a stumble. The everyday preasure of life can be enough to temped me into a fall.

Coming on line and talking openly about stuff is a stress release for me. As well I have builded relationships with these people and that helps to keep me accountable.

So I come here when I am tempted. Reading and praying for others as well as responding to their threads keeps the demons at bay. And I really like these guys. The Lord is here in them. That makes it a really special place.

Kate
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« Result #9 on Aug 25, 2003, 12:52pm »

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Praises for SUAP! Praise God for [/size]allowing this board to come about! Sisters has been a blessing to me. I have no doubt that I would have made it through my situation without SUAP… But I’m VERY glad that God allowed me to come here. The love and support that is here is awesome! After a few days, the members here felt like friends. In just a few short weeks, these people felt like family.

In my case, my ex fiancé is the addict. His interests started leaning to younger and younger girls. I left him when I found this out (I have two daughters-one thirteen one twelve). We had been away from him for about three or four months before I found Sisters. But I felt drawn to Sisters as the criminal case against him started. Turns out he had also been molesting my daughters.

Everyone here has been affected by pornography in some way, shape or form. Some of us are spouses (or significant others) of porn addicts. Some are addicts in the process of recovering. Some are family members of either of the previous categories. Men and women are here.

Everyone is welcome! If you feel that you fit into any of these categories, please come in and post with us. You will be welcomed. You will not be judged. The SUAP family will help emotionally support you. We can be that shoulder to cry on or ear to listen… If you need us, please stay…<br>
Looking forward to getting to know you….

Your Sister-in-Christ,
MelissaL

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I have been a member of the SUAP family for over a year now. I come here to pray and for support. My husband is still addicted to porn, just not using computer porn...tv porn only. I don't know what I would do if I couldn't come here to express the hurt, pain and everything else that comes with the use of porn. I can't talk with anyone else, as to not ruin his reputation. I come here and release my feelings and give it to my Father in heaven, and I've met some people who I feel spiritually close to.

Hope that isn't too corney Jen, it's how I feel.

Love to you,

Lynn
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« Result #10 on Nov 26, 2002, 5:12pm »

Are YOU a Victim Of Abuse ??


I thought this might help anyone who is or was abused. Or YOU "Just don't know for sure."

Here are some signs to look for. For me a lot of these applied "Before" I got a divorce. You don't have to have "ALL" of the signs or symptoms, in order to be victim of Abuse. As you read, you'll see there are different types of Abuse.

You may be becoming or already are a victim of abuse if you:

Feel like you have to "walk on eggshells" to keep him/her from getting angry and are frightened by his/her temper.

Feel you can't live without him/her.

Stop seeing other friends or family, or give up activities you enjoy because he/she doesn't like them.

Are afraid to tell him/her your worries and feelings about the relationship.

Are often compliant because you are afraid to hurt his/her feelings; and have the urge to "rescue" him/her when he/she is troubled.

Feel that you are the only one who can help him/her and that you should try to "reform" him/her.

Find yourself apologizing to yourself or others for your partner's behaviour when you are treated badly.


EMOTIONAL ABUSE


Stop expressing opinions if he/she doesn't agree with them.

Stay because you feel he/she will kill himself/herself if you leave.

Criticizes, humiliates, ridicules, belittles, embarrasses you

Ignores your feelings

Calls you names or shouts at you

Keeps you from working, controls all money, makes all decisions

Threatens to hurt you or your family

Manipulates with lies and contradictions

Refuses to work

Isolates you from friends and family

Threatens to kidnap or harm children


PHYSICAL ABUSE


Pushes, kicks, slaps, hits, strangles you

Keeps you from leaving

Destroys objects/throws objects at you

Locks you out of the house

Abandons you

Subjects you to wreckless driving

Refuses to help you when ill, injured, or pregnant

Threatens or uses a weapon against you

Abuses or kills pets to hurt you

Destroys or sells your possessions



Sexual Abuse


Forces sex/stripping against your will

Minimizes your feelings about sex

Criticizes you sexually

Assumes you would have sex with any available person

Commits sadistic sexual acts

Has affairs after agreeing not to

Publicly shows interest in others

Believe that his/her jealousy is a sign of love.

Have been kicked, hit, shoved, or had things thrown at you by him/her when he/she was jealous or angry.

Believe the critical things he says to make you feel bad about yourself.

Believe that there is something wrong with you if you don't enjoy the sexual things he makes you do.

Believe in the traditional ideas of what a man and a woman should be and do -- that the man makes the decisions and the woman pleases him.

(some people) Have been abused as a child or seen your mother abused.

"Sexual abuse is the most shaming of all abuse. It takes less sexual abuse than any other form of abuse to induce shame. Sexual abuse is widespread. It is estimated that there are currently some 60 million victims of sexual violence. Our awareness of this problem has grown trmendously over the last 30 years". [/color]

Signs and Symptoms of Sexual Addiction and Internet Sexual Addiction


This CAN be someone you know, OR it COULD be You. Look at yourself and see if any of these apply to YOUR LIFE.

Spending progressive amounts of time on the Internet.

Engaging in progressive amounts of sexual behavior.

Sexual behavior begins to affect other areas of the individuals

life, such as work, family, hobbies.

Sexual behavior, or Internet behavior, starts influencing your

decision making process on a regular basis.

Binge-style of sexual or Internet behavior.

Telling yourself that you should cut down, or stop altogether.

Experiencing guilt and shame following the sexual behavior.

Others who have stated or suggested that you spend too much time on the Internet, or engaging in sexual talk/behavior.

Experiencing money or legal problems because of your Internet use or sexual behavior.

Thoughts of "getting online", or of sexual behavior, seep into your mind when you are not online or engaged in sexual behavior (i.e. work, with family, etc.)

Telling lies or making excuses for your behavior.

Cruising and frequenting the "red light districts" in your city...looking for somone for sexual gradification.

Using "Escort Services.

God Bless, Sisters and Brothers of S.U.A.P

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« Result #11 on Jul 29, 2002, 2:31pm »

THE NAME OF THIS GROUP IS SISTERS UNITED AGAINST PORNOGRAPHY. WE ARE A GROUP THAT WAS FORMED IN AUGUST OF 2001 AFTER I, THE FOUNDER, FOUND OUT ABOUT MY HUSBAND'S PORN ADDICTION. I WAS THE MEMBER OF A LADIES GROUP AND HAD MADE SEVERAL VERY CLOSE FRIENDS. THE GROUP WE WERE MEMBERS OF DIDN'T HAVE A CHAT ROOM, SO I DEVELOPED ONE CALLED SISTERS UNITED AGAINST PORNOGRAPHY FOR MY SISTERS AND I TO TALK WHEN WE NEEDED EACH OTHER. WELL, THAT WASN'T ALL THE LORD HAD PLANNED! HE LED ME TO DEVELOP A COMPLETE MINISTRY, REACHING OUT TO ALL HURTING PEOPLE AFFECTED BY PORNOGRAPHY!

WELL, HERE WE ARE ALMOST A YEAR LATER AND WE'RE GROWING MORE AND MORE EACH DAY! IT TOOK AWHILE TO SEE THE VISION THAT GOD HAD GIVEN ME, BUT I NOW SEE IT IN THIS MINISTRY! THE MEMBERS HERE ARE SO AWESOME-I TRULY CAN'T EVEN DESCRIBE THEM IN WORDS! THE LORD HAS SENT EACH AND EVERY ONE OF THEM HERE TO HELP ME CARRY OUT HIS PLANS.

WE ARE A GROUP OF BOTH THE SPOUSES OF PORN ADDICTS AND THE ADDICTS THEMSELVES. WE HAVE LEARNED ALOT FROM ONE ANOTHER AND WE CONTINUE TO LEARN MORE EVERYDAY! WE'VE SEEN MANY LIVES CHANGED HERE AND SO MUCH GROWTH!

WE WELCOME YOU TO JOIN US! ALL WE ASK, IS THAT YOU READ OUR GUIDELINES AND ABIDE BY THEM.
WE LOOK FORWARD TO GETTING TO KNOW YOU AND SHARE WITH YOU! WHAT A BLESSING THIS FORUM IS!!

GOD BLESS YOU,
JENNY
(FOUNDER OF SUAP)

IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEMS REGISTERING OR RECEIVING YOUR PASSWORD, YOU MAY EMAIL ME US:

iwant2joinsuap@yahoo.com
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How we Conduct Ourselves

!. We are respectful of every person here!

2. We do NOT judge others!!(This means that even when we do not agree with another person, we let them know in a Kind, CHRISTIAN manner.)

3. We DO Not share our fellow brother's and sister's private posts and information with other people!

4. We do Not allow any strife to take place here!(any incidences of this will be handled immediately by the administration-depending on the severity, this could mean offender is banned.)

5. We DO NOT harass our fellow members(No IM's, emails, or posts of a harassing nature will be allowed-this will be handled by the administrator on a case-by-case basis).

6. We do sometimes get pretty frank in our discussions here, but we must always remember that this is a Christian forum. Please Do Not use foul language or be overly descriptive other than what must be said to get your point across.

7. We ARE very loving and supportive to one another! Those who refuse to act in this manner WILL be banned!

8. Nothing on this board is to be in any way used on another site without written permission from the administrator!


If you are willing to abide by these rules, then we welcome you to join us! You will find so much love and support here! We hope that you will feel immediately at "home" here! We are a family here and we look forward to getting to know you!! :)

If you have any questions about the rules, or joining, or have any other concerns about the forum, please feel free to email me us:
iwant2joinsuap@yahoo.com

God bless you!

~Jenny~
(administrator of Sisters)


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