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Seeking Advice Again

Started this discussion. Last reply by Kate Crisp (PDN Director) Mar 28, 2011. 9 Replies

asking for advice

Started this discussion. Last reply by Kate Crisp (PDN Director) Jun 1, 2009. 6 Replies

 

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Kate Crisp (PDN Director) replied to Betsey Huffman's discussion Seeking Advice Again
"ah...well, in that case I would simply google the org and send him the address...."
Mar 28, 2011
Betsey Huffman replied to Betsey Huffman's discussion Seeking Advice Again
"    To Everyone Thanks to everyone to responding.  What a difference it makes to have the wisdom of others.  I want to keep the primary purpose of my correspondence with him clear and supportive and not jeopardize it.  I am…"
Mar 27, 2011
Betsey Huffman replied to Betsey Huffman's discussion Seeking Advice Again
"Hi Kate,  I think he asked me because he  heard a piece on the radio about the organization.  He has no access to the internet and there was no address given."
Mar 27, 2011
Aaron Quinley replied to Betsey Huffman's discussion Seeking Advice Again
"Hi, Betsey!   My thoughts, though I do not pen pal through any particular organization is this:   With respect to not wanting to mix up boundaries, boundaries that are in place in part to make sure a pen pal is not taken advantage of, I…"
Mar 25, 2011
John Jameson replied to Betsey Huffman's discussion Seeking Advice Again
"Hi there Betsey I can see that your in a bit of a bind, but I do wonder if the person your dealing with may want you to do this for them due to a number of reasons: 1. They are emotionally involved with the issue and therefore it might be better and…"
Mar 25, 2011
Kate Crisp (PDN Director) replied to Betsey Huffman's discussion Seeking Advice Again
"Hi Betsey...not clear on why he can't just write them himself? Other than that... I'd steer away from legal or medical issues personally, that can get pretty entangled pretty quick. Kate"
Mar 24, 2011
Patrick Holloway replied to Betsey Huffman's discussion Seeking Advice Again
"Dear Betsey, I agree with my brother Doug's thoughts here. It seems to me that our role as pen-pals is pretty limited. We're really not prisoner advocates - there are other people with better training to do that sort of thing. I understand…"
Mar 23, 2011
Betsey Huffman replied to Betsey Huffman's discussion Seeking Advice Again
"Doug,  Thanks for your thoughts.  I actually did wonder this morning during sitting where  "See the inner beauty and nobility of all beings" fits into my process and realized that setting boundaries skillfully does not mean…"
Mar 22, 2011

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Tell us about yourself & your interest in prison dharma: (answer required) .
I am retired special educator living in Vermont. Have been on several retreats and am hoping to do more now that I am retired. Am deeply distressed about the situation in the country - the prison system being one area of particular concern. Have worked in a drug and alcohol treatment program for women and their children anda local AIDS project.

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