Life in the Brothers/Sisters houses

[Ohio]

Originally Posted by Unregistered

How about a thread "Life in the brothers and sisters houses"? I have some experiences that I'd like to chat about and I'd like to know if they were unique or the same as others. I'd really like to know other's experiences.

It all depended on who you were with -- these were the best of times and the worst of times. I liked the fact that the LC's facilitated them, but not when they orchestrated them. To encourage and to even assist was great, but often it degenerated into arrangements that hurt more than helped. How are you supposed to live together in harmony with people you don't even know or like?

Lee also taught us not to have "natural relationships," which really confuses young people. We were taught that it was not necessary to even like the one you marry, since she was to be your "cross" anyway. I think those who survived Lee were those who learned how to compartmentalize their lives in the LC until a suitable exit strategy was implemented.

The early days were much better because the "commune" movement sprung out of the Jesus people movement in the late 60's / early 70's. Brothers and sisters wanted to live together for fellowship. Once corporate living became institutionalized, there became the need to draft "Rules for Corporate Living" or other such nonsense. (Stupid people always think that more laws will solve problems.) Church kids would use the brothers' house to enjoy new found liberties while still being supported by mommy and daddy, who hoped the house would do something for junior which they could not.