From: cloister@milton.u.washington.edu (cloister bell)
Subject: FAQ status:
Organization: University of Washington
Date: Tue, 7 Apr 1992 22:55:54 GMT

aberson@enh.nist.gov writes:

>(I hope the FAQ gets done sooner so that a set response can
>be read by all).

so do i, but i can't do it alone.  here is the outline, with the parts done and
not done marked.  if you want to write any of the unwritten sections, please
send me mail.

by my count, there are 18 sections that need some (or all) work.  i cannot
properly write section I d.  I can do the undone ones in section IV, and have
some volunteers/contributions already, but nothing finalized for the *
sections.  section V (resources) is generally a mess, with the exception of the
incredibly well done section on SIG's.  i admit that those topics are generally
ones where i have no clue as to where to begin writing.  section VI a. can
always use contributions.  section VI c. and e. i have no information on.  i
would like to see something from a real therapist on the "common symptoms"
section, although i will take pretty much anything from anyone if you want to
write it.  i think someone volunteered to do the child within stuff in section
VII but i don't recall offhand, and i can't find a relevant mail message.  if
that was you, send me mail.  the rest of it is up for grabs.

this project started out as a team effort, and i would like it to remain so,
for two reasons.  1, i feel that it will be a more powerful statement coming
from a broad base of contributors, and 2, i can't do it all.

I have marked sections as follows:  
  No mark: The section is complete
  An "*" : The section is missing.  Someone who feels that this is particularly
	   relevant to them please volunteer to write it.
  A "~"  : The section is somewhat complete, but could use work.  See above
	   call for help.

I.    Welcome & General Information about ASAR
  a)  What is ASAR?
  b)  How do I post post anonymously?
  c)  How do I use anonymous e-mail?
* d)  How did ASAR get started?  [mary, where are you? --ed]
  e)  Common Acronyms

II.   Who we are
  a)  Who "belongs" here.
  b)  Posting etiquette.
      1) Ground Rules.
      2) Spoiler Warnings.
      3) What's Great, What's OK, What's Unacceptable.
      
III.  Safety
  a)  Is it safe?  (Nature of public posting place)
  b)  What do I do if I feel attacked in the group?
  c)  What does the group do when a person is abusive?

IV.   Frequently Discussed Issues
  a)  What can/can't ASAR do for me?
  b)  Can I start another thread on these topics?
  c)  How can I tell if I've been abused if I have no memories?
* d)  Sometimes I think I'm making it all up; am I crazy?
* e)  How much of my childhood _should_ I remember?
~ f)  Medication: To take or not to take?
  g)  Cutting & self-mutilation: Why do I do it and how can I stop?
* h)  What I have to say is not worth talking about; why should I post?
* i)  Should I forgive the abuser(s)?

V.    Resources
* a)  How do I report a suspected/known abuser?
* b)  General support (gynecologists, rape crisis center, phone hotline, etc.)
* c)  Specific support organizations (w/ contact for local support groups)
* d)  Groups
  e)  SIGs  
~ f)  Books and articles
~ g)  Miscellaneous resources

VI.   Things You Might Want to Know
~ a)  List of famous survivors
  b)  "If it helps," a pep talk.
* c)  Stats on prevalence of abuse
  d)  Medications (common ones listed with side effects, etc.)
* e)  Common "symptoms" (nightmares, cutting, anorexia/bulimia, physical)

VII.  Things some people find helpful.
* a)  Child Within stuff
* b)  Ways of comforting self
* c)  When you're scared of a particular person
* d)  Ways of bringing things up in ASAR (eg asking for gentle responses)

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