Welcome to Dictators Anonymous! Let me start off by saying, this is a judgement free zone. Please feel free to be as open and honest as you feel will benefit you during this difficult and confusing time. I want you to use this board to tell the group a little bit about yourself and what has brought you here today. Remember you are here to heal and move on from your past struggles. No matter what horrors you may have committed in the past, it is never too late to change.

You’ve taken the first step. You’re here. If you haven’t already, check in at the Introduction board and tell us a little bit about yourself. Once you’ve checked in, take this time to share your story. When did you first realize you needed help? What events have led you to this forum? As you share your stories, please remember to be respectful towards others’ experiences and stories.

Coming off the high of being a dictator can be difficult. We’ve all been there. You’re having a perfectly pleasant day, when suddenly someone disagrees with you and you just have this urge to have them tortured and their families killed. What do you do to resist those urges? How do you cope with the intense desire to force people to bend at your will? How do you overcome these struggles?

Family can contribute to our lives in either a positive or negative way. Is there anyone in your family that has made an impact on you? Talk about your families: what kind of relationship you have with them and what or how they have contributed to your life. How has your dictatorship tendencies affected them?

Share your strategies for coping with your dictator disease. Why have you decided to change? What keeps you going? The forum is focused on healing and reviving your humanity. Remember it pays to be kind to people – even those who do not share your beliefs or political ideologies.