                          Abduction Digest, Number 51
 
                            Saturday, March 7th 1992
 
     (C) Copyright 1992 Paranet Information Service.  All Rights Reserved.
 
Today's Topics:
 
                               Unusual experiences
                                  Book Remarks
                                   Secret Life
                             Re: Personal Experience
                                Re: Book Remarks

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Subject: Unusual experiences
Date: 2 Mar 92 06:44:11 GMT


    Bill, thank you for your thoughtful message.  I do not think that it  would
be ethical for me to reply to you directly about your situation in  public. The
best that I can do is to talk in general terms.  Generally  people who have had
abduction events will not remember the event per se,  but will remember
circumstances surrounding the event.  Those  circumstances might be similar to
what you have described. People will describe repeated UFO sightings,
unexpected out of body experiences, the  appearances of "ghosts," seeing
inexplicable lights or balls of light in  their room, seeing figures around
their bed, and so forth.  Having had  these experiences does not necessarily
mean that a person is an abductee.  But it does mean that there are suggestive
areas that might be looked  into.  Looking into these events, however, is for
most people a very  important decision.  If one finds out that one is involved
with the  abduction phenomenon, then one's life tends to change--permanently.
 Once  a person finds out what has been the cause of these events is, the very
state of knowing can cause a certain amount of disruption in one's life.  There
is an "upside" and a "downside" to finding out.  The downside is  that people
tend to get temporarily depressed over the knowledge, they  tend to feel
emotionally isolated when they meet with ridicule after  telling friends and
family what has been happening to them, they tend to  fear that the events
will happen again, they can develop sleep  disturbance problems, and so forth.
     The upside is just as important.  When people finally decide to find out
what is happening to them and their suspicions are confirmed, confusing
elements of their lives now have an explanation.  For the first  time they are
able to understand exactly what has happened to them and to  apply that to a
great many aspects of their lives.  The cathartic effect  of remembering the
events for the first time is invaluable in relieving  psychological pressure
and anxiety that might have been built up over a long  period.  They find
themselves in the unique position of finding out  completely new information
about their lives, something that rarely  happens to most people.  Finally,
they know.  Knowing is the first step to  emotional and intellectual control
over the situation--something that  they have never had before.
     So, finding out is a serious decision.  The most important factor to
remember is that one must see a competent researcher.  Unfortunately  there are
few around.  I do not know where you live so I cannot see if  anyone is in your
area who is experienced.  I know this sounds terrible,  but I would suggest
that anyone you select should be familiar with my  new book.  It does not
matter whether they are researchers or therapists.   There are good and bad in
both groups.  What is important other than  having a thorough knowledge of the
phenomenon is that the person is  sympathetic, empathetic, and sensitive to the
feelings and needs of the  client.
     I'm sorry to be so general, Bill, but I think it is best to be armed going
in for all people.
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From: David.Jacobs@f21.n1010.z9.FIDONET.ORG (David Jacobs)
Subject: Book Remarks
Date: 4 Mar 92 07:20:39 GMT


    Jim, thanks for the posting.  I had already seen it but I appreciate  your
effort.  The book seems to be stirring up controversy.  It has not  been
reviewed in the standard journals yet (except Kirkus reviews) and I  am hoping
that it will be favorably received.  However, the material is  pretty "far out"
so I am not sure what to expect.  Thanks again.
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From: Michael.Corbin@p0.f428.n104.z1.FIDONET.ORG (Michael Corbin)
Subject: Secret Life
Date: 5 Mar 92 06:04:00 GMT

David,

I have just received a copy of your book.  I am getting ready to plow into it, 
but I wanted to let you know that I think the cover is outstanding.  Looking 
forward to reading it!

Mike

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From: Linda.Bird@f37.n114.z1.FIDONET.ORG (Linda Bird)
Subject: Re: Personal Experience
Date: 5 Mar 92 06:16:00 GMT

Hi Bill, 
  I read with interest the account of your personal experience.  Would 
you be kind enough to post an address as I would like to send something 
to you.
 
  I want to assure you that I'm an trustworthy old soul and have been 
on Paranet for over a year.  I almost croaked with bronchitis these 
past two months; that's why you haven't seen me on the board!
 
Kindest regards,
 
Linda Bird

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From: Linda.Bird@f37.n114.z1.FIDONET.ORG (Linda Bird)
Subject: Re: Book Remarks
Date: 5 Mar 92 06:21:00 GMT

Hi David,
 
I can't wait to read your book and will be purchasing it from Arcturus 
Books in Georgia in a day or so.  (I can only afford one book, so I 
choose yours!  <:-)
 
Kindest regards,
 
Linda Bird

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