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When I was growing up in Ohio during the late 70's-80's, it was common knowledge that the Boy Scouts of America were aware of leaders malesting youth and continued letting those pedophiles lead.

The youth seemed to be the most aware, resulting in my male peers not wanting anything to do with the boyscouts and putting a label of "victim" on those that did join.

Raising my son in Oregon, I have seekd alternative cooperative ways to have my son connect with his community and nature.

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15 yrs ago I spent much of my life traveling around the country.  I swore that I would never have more than what fit in my suitcase.  This was a challenge at times and often put me in check of what I truly needed and what I wanted.  Now I have two children, a partner, and a home.  I still keep my old suitcase, now it holds precious keepsakes of my young family.  I do still put myself in check and am always amazed at how easy it is to aquire "stuff".

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