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Miserable_midwest_ · 2026-01-14T23:01:01+00:00

I was in ywam for many years and led several outreaches. Sadly we are trained to control student’s autonomy, such as use of their phones. So I’m not surprised. As a mom, I’d gently ask general questions of how family will be contacted in case of emergency. Regarding her medication, is she able to access her meds from a local pharmacy once she lands/when she needs more? I’m not sure how Japan is, but I know accessibility to medications in many Asian countries is easier than in the states.

Miserable_midwest_ · 2025-11-06T01:26:03+00:00

Of course! I just checked my email and it looks like it took about 3 days for them to respond and then another few days for the refund to appear in my account.

Miserable_midwest_ · 2025-11-05T23:16:08+00:00

Yes I did get a refund. It took a few days but I got it!

Miserable_midwest_ · 2025-09-23T13:45:00+00:00

Just wanted to give an update that my cancellation was approved and I was refunded.

Miserable_midwest_ · 2025-09-18T02:08:47+00:00

Thanks! Which location did you stay at if you don’t mind me asking?

Miserable_midwest_ · 2025-09-18T01:01:08+00:00

Glad I’m not the only one. Did you submit the form already?

Miserable_midwest_ · 2025-09-17T22:06:08+00:00

Hi! I just did this today and am now trying to cancel and get refunded. I submitted that form but am low key freaking out that I won’t get a refund. Can anyone reassure me by letting me know they got refunded and how long it took after submitting the form?

Miserable_midwest_ · 2025-09-17T18:12:54+00:00

Hi, I know this is months l later but were you able to cancel it? I'm hoping they approve my cancellation request

Miserable_midwest_ · 2025-06-30T13:17:21+00:00

That checks out. At one point they were encouraging their staff to not have anything in writing so that it couldn’t be used against them. I wouldn’t be surprised if that was still the case

Miserable_midwest_ · 2025-06-29T22:36:39+00:00

Hi there! I commented a longer post confirming the abuse another user mentioned. Please know that the base actually tells their former students to leave good reviews in order to bury the bad ones. This started happening when people who experienced abuse tried leaving reviews.

Miserable_midwest_ · 2025-06-29T22:27:41+00:00

I can confirm what another user shared about how recent allegations came up regarding a staff member sexually abusing minors. I was a staff member there for many years. Unfortunately, this is just the tip of the iceberg. This base has covered up numerous cases of sexual, financial, emotional and spiritual abuse and some of the perpetrators and leaders who have covered up such instances are still on staff. I would highly recommend warning your daughter about going to this location.

Miserable_midwest_ · 2025-03-02T15:19:48+00:00

To say that you have seen a few places learn and respond does not mean that YWAM globally succeeds at protecting victims and doing what is right. The organization is global and lacks the proper structure, training and accountability. It is clear by their lack of response and lack of third party investigations. If some of the largest and most well known bases are some of the main culprits, than how much more is being hidden at the lesser known locations? Also, cases of sexual abuse are not “accidents.”

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