Christine Flannery
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Episode 11 - Part 3 - Straight Inc. Cincinnati, OH & St Petersburg FL - Don Smith 1981-1982
Episode 11 - Part 3 - Straight Inc. Cincinnati, OH & St Petersburg FL - Don Smith 1981-1982
Episode 11 - Part 3 - Straight Inc. Cincinnati, OH & St Petersburg FL - Don Smith 1981-1982
Monday 19th April 2021
Don Smith recounts his time as a Staff Trainee at Straight Incorporated, exposing abuse and emotional distress in this revealing episode.
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Get the buttons here!Inside Straight Inc.: Don Smith's Trainee Nightmare - Part 3
The cultish system that expected you to confess all the time messed with your head and taught you things that just aren't even true in the real world.
Ever wondered what it was like to be on the inside of a controversial rehab program? In this episode, Don Smith opens up about his tumultuous time as a Staff Trainee at Straight Incorporated, a program infamous for its harsh methods. Don takes listeners through the grueling six levels of training, where the focus was more on criticism than actual help. Imagine being assessed by teenagers as unqualified as yourself - that's what trainees faced daily.
Don also shares the disturbing abuse he witnessed from other staff members and the emotional torment he endured. Punished for his personal life, Don's experience pushed him to the brink of suicide. This episode dives deep into the mental strain caused by Straight's cult-like atmosphere, where constant confession was the norm and honesty was twisted beyond recognition. Hear firsthand how these damaging practices have left lasting scars on survivors.
This is a must-listen for anyone interested in the dark side of so-called rehabilitation programs.