May 31, 2025
Dear Bill,
I hope you’re doing well; I’m doing fine too.
The daily programs of Congress 60 are progressing smoothly, and we’re constantly receiving requests to establish new branches in various cities. In some cities, government officials like governors or mayors are asking us to set up branches in their areas. The quality of treated individuals is at its peak, with very low relapse rates. In Congress 60, no one talks about cravings, as if they don’t exist—and truly, they don’t.
Now, addressing your questions:
Regarding the separation of female and male travelers (members in recovery), as far as I know and have observed, this separation doesn’t happen in treatment centers or clinics, whether they use methadone or other medications. However, it is implemented in addiction recovery camps. I believe Congress 60 is the only organization that carries out this separation in the best possible way. Female consumers are treated with the utmost respect upon arrival and have access to all educational facilities for free.
As for your question about data collection for women in Congress 60 and whether it’s the same as for men:
In Congress 60, data collection for men and women is identical. All educational materials, sports activities, and other services are the same. Interestingly, the entire process of the nationwide Congress 60 exam, including question design and grading, is handled by female travelers. The department responsible for designing exam questions is located at the female travelers’ headquarters, and the grading of exam papers, as well as the announcement of results and names of successful candidates, is managed by this department, entirely staffed by female travelers.
What I’m trying to say is that the group of female consumers in Congress 60 is strong and self-sufficient, but we haven’t shared their statistics yet because their numbers are relatively low.
Additionally, the sports activities for female travelers take place in parks designated exclusively for women in Iran, where they exercise and compete on Thursdays.
Regarding your other question:
Family members whose addicted relative hasn’t joined Congress 60, or doesn’t wish to, are allowed to attend Congress 60 for education for six months. If their relative doesn’t join after this period, they must leave Congress 60.
As for services for family members:
It may be hard to believe, but the same education provided to consumers is also given to their family members. This includes worldview training, the DST treatment method, the X theory, knowledge about various drugs, or the substitution of OT (opium tincture) for drugs. This is evident during the nationwide Congress 60 exam, as the exam materials for travelers and co-travelers (family members) are identical. In fact, all co-travelers are capable of guiding a consumer through treatment, just like a traveler’s guide, but they are not permitted to do so in Congress 60.
I believe co-traveler guides must have the same comprehensive knowledge as male guides, fully understanding addiction, to provide proper guidance to family members.
You asked for a list of activities family members participate in during their time in Congress 60:
They engage in education, sports, worldview training, tree planting, competitions, meetings, and every program that male travelers participate in. Both male and female co-travelers, as well as family members, attend classes alongside travelers. The only difference is that travelers have three weekly sessions, while family members have two. Some activities, like the annual Congress 60 camp or national championships, are not yet accessible to family members due to infrastructure limitations.
Interestingly, co-travelers, like travelers, are categorized as first-journey or second-journey. After at least 10 months, delivering 40 one-hour educational speeches, fulfilling the 8th valley pledge, and meeting other conditions, co-travelers enter the second journey. This keeps them motivated and striving for various titles, fostering growth and wisdom.
As a result, in all co-traveler sessions, roles like session guardian, secretary, or other responsibilities, such as border guarding, are assigned only to second-journey co-travelers.
Your question about the average hours a member spends in Congress 60:
• *Male travelers*: Three weekly sessions, each 4 hours (12 hours total), plus one 5-hour park sports session, totaling 17 hours per week.
• *Female travelers*: Two weekly sessions, each 4 hours (8 hours total), plus one 5-hour park sports session, totaling 13 hours per week.
• *Male and female co-travelers*: Two weekly sessions, each 4 hours (8 hours total), plus one 5-hour park sports session on holidays, totaling 13 hours per week.
All sessions must occur on three days per week, either odd or even days, with Fridays dedicated to sports. Currently, Tehran branches meet on even days, while branches in other cities meet on odd days, mostly in the afternoons to accommodate members’ work schedules.
As for smoking, it’s completely frowned upon in Congress 60. Smoking is considered so unacceptable that using heroin would attract less criticism. For second-journey members, smoking is seen as ignorance. The William White legions are actively addressing this issue.
Currently, the hot topic in Congress 60 is obesity. Obesity legions are very active, and members are losing weight as easily as drinking a glass of water.
Dear Bill,
the most complex human problems are being solved effortlessly in Congress 60 because we’ve uncovered their secrets and mysteries. With your help, we’ll share this gift with the world.
I hope to answer your remaining questions in another letter. Regarding the speeches on the valleys I sent you, I think their English sounds like Indian English, which we should adapt to an American accent. I’d love to hear your thoughts on the French and Spanish speeches I sent.
May you remain as vibrant and youthful as the green fields,
Your eternal friend and brother on earth and in the heavens,
Hossein