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Finding a Confidant/e
I have had a rough life, and no, this is not for pity, I was removed from my family at the age of four, I just got my mother back this April, but because of all that I’ve been through, I put on a happy plastic mask, when in reality I’m dying inside, writhing in agony as my past catches up with me, no matter how fast I run to the potential safety of the future, and because people mostly only see the mask, they think I managed to make the best of things, I give a great many people advice, most of the time, when followed, it works, but only because I’m looking back in hindsight, and telling them what I didn't do, I help others with their problems, because it distracts me from mine.
Lately my problems have become stronger, and there are less of others’ problems to distract me. My therapist thought I was “stable” enough to go on without him, but truth be told, the mask just improved over time, so I can't rely on him, and I don't want to worry my mom, so this comes to my question: the people who give advice, where do they go for advice?
Aspen Blackpaw
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Dear Aspen,
Wow, your question really hits home. As you might imagine, Papabear has his problems, too, just like anyone else. Also, I know what it is like to go through therapy and not be entirely satisfied. Some therapists out there just aren’t very good (I know, I recommend professionals for many people because I am not one, but just as with anything else, there are good and bad ones). In the year leading up to my divorce, I sought therapy and attended many sessions with a psychologist. Finally, at one point, he basically said I was perfectly sane and there was nothing more he could do for me, even though I was still miserable. The same thing happened after my attempted suicide. “Oh, you’re fine, go home.” With the former, it was probably because I was paying a discounted rate and wasn’t making the guy enough money; with the latter, my father was paying so as soon as he stopped they lost interest in me. These days, it’s all about the money, as you know.
Going through those and other things in my life gave me the experience to share what I learned with other people, as you apparently have. Anyway, I eventually got my head straight without them, but not on my own. I had (and have) some very very dear friends who helped me through my traumas. If you don’t wish to worry your mother, you still need to find a close friend or two ... or more ... with whom you can confide.
Everyone needs someone to confide in and to give them advice, even advice columnists. If it is not a family member, then it is a friend or friends you can trust. How do you find such friends? Well, the more people you meet and talk to, the more likely you will find one or more people with whom you feel a connection. These are usually the people with whom you have something in common. For instance, my dearest confidant is an older bear like me who also realized his sexuality late in life when he was already married; he had already been through these experiences a few years before meeting me and was able to pass down what he learned to me and cheer me up by bolstering my self-esteem and making me realize I wasn’t a horrible person for getting divorced. There have been others who have been similarly encouraging, and they reinforced the things he told me.
Humans (and furries) are social animals. We thrive best with the contact of others with whom we can bond. If you don’t already have people like that in your life, it is time for you to get some!
Good luck!
Papabear
They don’t give a F*ck
Okay… So every wanted to know how Furries act in suit in a RAW video? Well now is the chance to how it gets laid out. Watch a short walk from the room to the lobby at the IndyFurCon 2012. This is what this stuff is about, while we make amazing videos and long biographies here you’ll see just plan crazy shit. While this might not relate to all furries … I don’t give a fuck so don’t comment, watch and like the video like a good blog reader.
Looking for someone I met this morning on omegle. Can anyone help?
Sorry if this isn't the subreddit but I dunno where else to post it. If it helps here's his fursona: http://i.imgur.com/GycGQ.png (might be nsfw) Sorry if I wasted anyone's time.
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‘Wired’ explains anthropomorphism
So who is or who is going to FAU?
Exploring the Fandom Through Data – RMFC 2012 Panel
We were fortunate enough to have the opportunity to present a panel this year at Rocky Mountain Fur Con, and let me tell you, it was an absolute blast being able to talk about exploring the fandom to a standing-room-only crowd (even if we did have the Worst Projector). While much of the information involved in the panel itself has already been covered here, the most fun part of the session was the discussion that followed. There are just so many insightful furries out there, and it was excellent having Klisoura, Zik, and Kyell there as well.
We also had the chance to record, so after the cut are two videos: one of the panel portion and one of the discussion portion. You’ll have to forgive my nervousness, of course, but I do hope you enjoy the panel as much as I enjoyed participating.
Exploring the fandom through data – [a][s] panel at RMFC2012 from [adjective][species] on Vimeo.
Exploring the fandom through data – [a][s] panel at RMFC2012 (comments) from [adjective][species] on Vimeo.
Colson and Foxamoore brighten the UK stage
*wiggles butt in seat* Travis (aka. Colson) and Foxamoore perform in concert at Confuzzled in May 25-th 28th in the Barceló Hinckley Island Hotel, UK. You might have seen many posts by me of these guys, because they have some amazing talent. So check out this live video and see what they really look like playing live when on stage. The video work in this video is WOW good also, so thumbs up for MikePaws along with Hunter Husky & Kraken D’Waggin. HERE IS THE VIDEO LINK
House Pets: Domain Name?
Review: ‘ROAR’ vol. 4, edited by Buck C. Turner
Looking for volunteers
I had a long thought about my life recently and its been going nowhere. I have these good ideas for games but I can't do much on my own so I'm asking for volunteers to join my game company Inari studios. I'm looking for coders, artists, writers and cool people to help out and what not. If you have questions feel free to ask.
Also here some some good music to listen too, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UX__4aHwYzM
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‘Heat 9? interview: Series editor Alopex
Friend to Elves and Animals
The Ascension is a fantasy novel series by J.A. Guinta. The Last Incarnation, first book in the series, was published last year by Brick Cave Books. Here’s the publisher’s description: “The son of a trapper, raised by elves, befriended by animals, entrusted with magic, Barr was but a boy on a journey that had taken many, many lifetimes. Seeking to avenge his father’s death, he would cross into Lumintor, home to shapelings of all manner and size. Little did he know, Revyn, the God of Change, had plans of his own, plans set in motion long before Barr was ever born. It was what Revyn had been waiting for, the time when one of the new races bore a child on its final lesson, a soul on the verge of enlightenment.” This is a link to find The Last Incarnation on Amazon. And that, my friends, is one Big Dog!
image c. 2012 by Brick Cave Books
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