This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: anchorbayliving Surnames: Joseph F. J. Jakacki Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.wayne/18076/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I was there in 68 the year after the Detroit Race Riots which bagan at 12th and clairemont as some African Americans were celebrating the return of 2 of their own from Vietnam. I ran away not knowing the area I had ran away in. The home was located at Fenkal and Linwood. The State of Michigan later closed it down for abuse and I can only say that I was not a boy during my multi year stay and no boy should have to march instead of walk and the punishments were very bad. I was so afraid to speak up over other abuse as I knew no better other then I was like a slave and totally controlled every minute. Never having to leave the home as it had its own barber, shoe store, school and all else. They were so very strict that to this day I am not able to maintain normal relations and am very harsh and outspoken. I regret what the nuns there did to me as well. So many raised up there are dead, mental, in prison and otherwise. I doubt many are doing well in all reality. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.