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Furry Reddit - Wed 8 May 2013 - 13:25

So, there's the Bedfellows furry videos on Youtube. I was wondering if there are any other series like that on Youtube.

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Papabear Can't Help You If You Don't Try to Help Yourself

Ask Papabear - Wed 8 May 2013 - 12:30
Dear papa bear,

You told me to keep you updated on how things were going with me so…here it is. 

In short? Not well. My mental state has deteriorated since I last emailed you about my struggle with depression and while some things in my life have improved, many have not. Some have even worsened. I'll try to summarize best I can to avoid a long, boring wall 'o text. 

  • I'm 24 and still live at home, no plan at all for my future has panned out.
  • I'm work a terrible job that I feel obligated to stay at because I've never made this much money before even though I can be fired at any time for any reason.
  • Whenever I talk about getting professional help my mother tells me I'm just looking for an easy way out and that I need to solve my own problems. It's working great so far [sarcasm]
  • I have no clue what I want to do with my life other than a pipe dream and it seems that I'm getting too old to even make that work out. 
  • I have no education other than a GED and I'm not particularly skilled or talented in anything. 
  • I share very little in common with most of my friends, leaving me to spent a good chuck of my time in an imaginary world where I get to enjoy the things I like. 
  • I'm constantly privy to just how much people hate me for my opinions, whether it be political, philosophical, or otherwise. Case in point, I recently discovered the Objectivist philosophy of Ayn Rand and found it really rang true to me. I have since been told that only mentally ill people follow it(by a furry of course)

There are other little things like my complete lack of self-esteem or self-image but I feel this has gone on long enough. I have no idea how to fix what's wrong with me, I cannot go a single day without a fantasy popping in my head involving killing myself and/or others.

I may be able to tell you all this in an email but I have had no such luck actually talking to someone about it. I'm terrified of the ramifications psych help could cause to my reputation and/or career. 

Please, how can I do this? Every day it feels like I'm closer and closer to just snapping, my temper has gotten so much worse and I've harboured more and more dark thoughts. 

-Towyn

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Hi, Towyn,

[Note to readers: you can see previous letters and my replies to Towyn here and here http://www.askpapabear.com/1/post/2012/09/conservative-furry-is-tired-of-being-yelled-at.html]

I’m sorry to hear you have had a setback. Last time you wrote me, you were feeling better about things. You don’t mention in your letter whether or not you have tried the things I recommended, including 1) exercising and trying to live a healthier lifestyle, 2) contacting a suicide hotline, 3) exploring the option of a military career, which can help toward school, 4) exploring local government education programs, 5) exploring your spiritual life.

I would also add, since I didn’t do this the last time, that you could contact Boys Town (http://www.boystown.org/) which offers free online counseling and other help. I think it’s a crime that your mother has turned a deaf ear toward your needs. Usually, the problem is a child NOT talking to a parent when he or she needs help, but in this case you ARE reaching out to your mom and she has brushed you off. Pardon me for saying so, but that is a bad mother you have there. She should be ashamed of herself.

As for your political opinions, we addressed that as well in a previous letter. What are your feelings about what I said at that time?

Have you tried any of my suggestions, repeated above? I cannot help you if you are unwilling to help yourself. Helping yourself takes some effort. There are no magic wands or miracle elixirs I can give you. You need to try some or all of the above in order to make your life better.

I hope you will. Good luck!

Papabear

Vote to choose the mascot of the 2015 Pan American Games

Furry News Network - Wed 8 May 2013 - 11:38
Author: earthfurst The 2015 Pan American Games are running an online vote until May 5 to choose their mascot. The six finalists, selected from 4,130 entries, are: 1) a Maple-leaf headed beaver 2) a moose 3) a multi-colour owl 4) a porcupine with multi-color quills 5) a raccoon 6) twins wearing hats See more: Original [...]
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Opinion: Street fursuiting is the most fun furry experience

Furry News Network - Wed 8 May 2013 - 08:38
Author: Patch Packrat San Francisco hosted the 14th annual How Weird Street Faire last weekend, with the theme “WEIRDI GRAS: Carnival of Peace.” An informal fursuiter outing was organized through Meetup.com and its active Bay Area Furries group (independent from the mailing list), which runs many local events each month. I offered changing space at [...]
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RIP Darkzel

Furry Reddit - Wed 8 May 2013 - 06:47
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Animation: ‘The Painting’ is coming

Furry News Network - Wed 8 May 2013 - 05:38
Author: Fred Animation Scoop has the new American trailer and poster for the 2011 French animated feature Le Tableau (The Painting), due for May 24 release. read more Find the full article here: flayrah – furry food for thought Creative Commons: Full post may be available under a free license.
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My Home In Second Life

Furry Reddit - Wed 8 May 2013 - 03:25
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‘Wastelander Panda’ episodes available online on May 27

Furry News Network - Wed 8 May 2013 - 02:38
Author: Higgs Raccoon A year ago, Epic Films released the prologue/teaser of Wastelander Panda, the post-apocalyptic tale of Arcayus, the Wasteland’s last remaining panda. Along with Rose (a human girl raised by his brother, Isaac), Arcayus treks across a broken world ruled by anarchy, in search of vengeance. The prologue’s producers have now announced that [...]
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Review: ‘The Fortune Teller’s Poem’, edited by Andres Cyanni Halden

Furry News Network - Tue 7 May 2013 - 23:52
Author: Fred Monday’s child is fair of face, Tuesday’s child is full of grace, Wednesday’s child is full of woe, Thursday’s child has far to go, Friday’s child is loving and giving, Saturday’s child works hard for a living, But the child who is born on the Sabbath Day Is bonny and blithe and good [...]
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‘The Night of the Rabbit’ to be released on May 29

Furry News Network - Tue 7 May 2013 - 23:40
Author: Higgs Raccoon The Night of the Rabbit, an upcoming release by German game developer Daedalic Entertainment, tells the story of Jerry Hazelnut, a twelve-year-old boy who dreams of becoming a wizard. As his summer vacation winds down, Jerry meets the Marquis de Hoto, a magical anthropomorphic rabbit in a snappy suit. He offers to [...]
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FC-122 Fairy Crotch Fountain

Furry News Network - Tue 7 May 2013 - 23:40
Author: E-Mail Hidden (..::XANA::.. Creations) http://furcast.fm/logo.jpg I didn’t know green was an animal. I didn’t know either. Download MP3 (Right-click, Save) News: Fur the ‘More: Baltimore’s first furry convention a success by Sonious London Furs Biolumenecent Plants Tinkerbell the Fairyfly Is Invisible to Humans Culture — Not Just a Human Thing Video: Esteban Winsmore’s Big [...] FC-122 Fairy Crotch Fountain
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KnotCast: Episode 217 – Mission Improbable

Furry News Network - Tue 7 May 2013 - 23:37
Author: E-Mail Hidden This week on Knotcast, Savrin and Fuzz tell tales of documentaries. And answer some emails. Use our coupon code ‘knot’ at Adameve.com for a great deal! Episode 217 – Mission Improbable (AAC; 30.3 MB)Episode 217 – Mission Improbable (MP3; 55.2 MB) http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a/www.foxstuffers.com/AAC/Episode217-MissionImprobable.m4a Find the full article here: KnotCast News The contents of [...] KnotCast: Episode 217 – Mission Improbable
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2nd digital art

Furry Reddit - Tue 7 May 2013 - 22:38
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My first digital art

Furry Reddit - Tue 7 May 2013 - 20:54
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