RYD and Galveston Event Issue

Ok TMB -

Now that this is out and everyone know about what happened, I have to post something.  This whole thing has been eating away at me.  Not only because of what happened, but also because of who did it and whom it was done too.  Both of these individuals (Charlene and Sarah) are members of MY support group.  We see each other at meetings, coffee, etc.  We have hugged each other, shared, and laughed together.  This has hurt me in a way y'all don't know.  I am not taking anything away from the victims, trust me.  I can only imagine what they feel. My heart has been burdened with this since the Sunday after the event when I was contacted by Sarah.

To all the newbies and others that have never attended a conference before - THIS DOES NOT HAPPEN.................EVER!!!!!  I say that because I have received many calls and texts from first timers that have considered canceling their Dallas event reso's as they are in fear this happens all the time.  Rest assured that it does not.

We all know that whatever happens to Charlene is her own doing that we, OH, and the TMB have no control over it as it is now in the hands of the Harris County D.A.

Sean, I too will vouch that what happened ISN'T a normal occurrence at OH or other sanctioned functions.  I've been to a couple of OH events, Steph's party last year and several get-togethers in the Houston area, along with putting together the La. Invasion and have never had to deal with what you all dealt with in Galveston.  This is a first and HOPEFULLY the last time anything like this happens.  I'm hoping trust between our TMB isn't lost because of one bad apple.

I urge anyone considering attending OH in September or that is hesitant and wants to cancel to NOT.  You won't regret meeting everyone in Dallas, it's a wonderful opportunity for each of us. 

Sean, don't allow what happened to get you down, you did nothing wrong.  The situation is unfortunate however. 

I'm going to add my two cents here...message boards are one of those places where scammers seem to thrive.  They get to "KNOW" you and you trust them and before long you've been scammed.  I KNOW of THREE seperate incidents where this has happened involving members of OH in the past 2 years.  So no this is NOT an isolated incident BUT has this stopped me from attending events, heck NO.  I have met the best people I could ever want to meet in my life.  They are now my life long friends.

OH is in NO WAY responsible for the actions of these people.  The only reason I even started this whole thing today is so that NO ONE else will get scammed.  People need to keep their eyes and ears open and to always error on the side of caution.  I promise you, if you get involved with the members of this board it will be the BEST decision you will ever make cuz we truly LOVE each other like only "FAMILY" can.

***Edited to add***  Only ONE of the incidents I mentioned was at an EVENT, the others were ONLINE  scams.  So please do not cancel your reservations.  The Dallas event is going to be fantastic and you won't want to miss it.

I'm going to add my two cents here

well its about time. Been waitin alllllllllll damn day :)

OMG, you crack me up.  I know it's hard to imagine lil ole me, offering my humble opinion to the masses...no less stirring up some sh*t.

Riiiiite. Ya its about as hard to imaine as it is for ME to do that very thing

You know you love me :)

Haha you crack me up Stephanie, I love you ladybug!  I'm good about giving my "humble" opinion also......even when NOT wanted.

  Harris Co. D.A.???         

   What in the world HAPPENED at the RYD Event???            Scamming???      

What happened?

I haven't been posting too much but I read the boards every day. 

If I recall correcttly, your post says that now everyone know you had some comments to post, however, I surely don't know what happened and I'm very concerned.

Is there a link or can someone write a synopsis?

I hope whatever this is resolved and there is a good, positive outcome.

hey you
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Liz