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PrintableIt's so amazing that u have fixed that unspoken divide Richard, I know u know u have done a good thing here, but I wonder if u truly realise the enourmity of the positive, knock-on effect this is gonna now have.
I'm SO f*cking proud of u bro.  | |
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 WOW Supa, this is amazing!! I'm so happy that you kicked off an honest dialogue about something so difficult.  Hug yourself for me!   I never met you, but I LOVE you & I will forever!! Thank you for being YOU - my little Princey, the best to EVER do it | |
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SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said: OMG! Look what I just got in my in-box!
Richard,
Thank you for your inquiry to the Blade. You have contacted the right person. I read your story and found the subject matter very, very provoking. I don't think we have touch on such a topic in quite some time and am very interested in pursuing the story. Here is what I suggest. We have a column called "Perspectives" in which it takes a first person point of view. I suggest your article be published in that section. Secondly, I need you to reformat the story so that it is kept under 850 words. Third, I publish headshots for each write of that column. I would need a headshot of you sent in via e-mail as a high resolution .jpeg. And last, I need your mailing address so that I could send out a check and copy of the magazine with your article in it when it is published. I would like to publish this story for our February issue, which deals with relationships (Valentine's Day). This means that your deadline would be January 1, 2005 or earlier. We pay freelance submissions .05 cents per word. I would also pay your for your headshot ($15). Thank you again for your vested interest in the Blade. If I could be of any more help to writing the article or to answer any of your other questions, please feel free to contact me via e-mail or phone at my office. My information is below. Thanks, Frank Morales Editor Orange County & Long Beach Blade GLBT newsmagazine Looks like I'm gonna get published  You rock honey 
I've been thinking a lot about your thread and what we all contributed to it, and I still feel that it could and would help a lot of people coming from the same kind of past as we do. I'm thinking on whether it would be possible to build a site with the important contributions to this site, like a site with life matters boiled down to the Org members' exoeriences and stories  I know I'm not very clear on what I mean but I hope it makes sense. I would have wanted something like your post to read when I was younger and really needed the strength, and it probably has helped a lot of people that didn't have the courage or desire to post on the thread.
Face it dear, you changed lives with that post of yours  | |
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I have been so impressed with your ability to address your problems in such an open way.And now have been able to get to grips with your mother in ways I can only imagine.
It is hard to expres in words how happy I am for you. You are a beacon to many who stuggle with these problems and i want to thank you for being out there. Imagine how many more people your story will touch if it gets published! Keep us posted! | |
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It's not surprising when people come from backgrounds like yours and are bitter, miserable people.
What's gorgeous is when they turn out like you in spite of it all, sweetheart. | |
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The light is always stronger Supa ~ even though sometimes there is only the tiniest shard of it to follow. You have affected so many of us in the most profound way with your threads. The raw honesty and emotion is overwhelming to read and feel ~ and in my case as well as many others here, it brought painful toxic memories to the surface. But, yours is a story of love and forgiveness and THAT dearest Supa, is the most important message you bring to us.
In these two remarkable writings, you have done for many here what years of therapy often cannot achieve ~ to look at the light rather than the darkness is the source of healing and THAT allows us to live the rest of our lives with dignity, self respect and a sense of wholeness that was taken away when we were so young. I've always felt that as horrible as the physical scars of sexual abuse are, it is the emotional aspect of it that is the most damaging. When someone is supposed to love and protect you, but instead viloates a child in the most invasive way possible, it seems like the ultimate betrayal. What a testimony to your Spirit that you were able to face what happened to you, write about and share it with us, then go forward and discuss it openly with the people who were involved. A huge risk but already you have seen monumental rewards in areas you had not imagined. Your strength is a standard for all of us and I thank you and love you for being here and sharing. | |
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bananacologne said: Becuase of Supa's thread, and his encouragement and support, He fixed a major regret in my life, and 4 that I'll always be eternally grateful. He's also my bestest bestest Org buddy.
Can't wait 2 see u next year baby! It was truly an honor to be the catalyst that helped you to put in motion the steps to fixing your regret. I love you Nans 2010: Healing the Wounds of the Past.... http://prince.org/msg/8/325740 | |
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bratchildsfriend said: The light is always stronger Supa ~ even though sometimes there is only the tiniest shard of it to follow. You have affected so many of us in the most profound way with your threads. The raw honesty and emotion is overwhelming to read and feel ~ and in my case as well as many others here, it brought painful toxic memories to the surface. But, yours is a story of love and forgiveness and THAT dearest Supa, is the most important message you bring to us.
In these two remarkable writings, you have done for many here what years of therapy often cannot achieve ~ to look at the light rather than the darkness is the source of healing and THAT allows us to live the rest of our lives with dignity, self respect and a sense of wholeness that was taken away when we were so young. I've always felt that as horrible as the physical scars of sexual abuse are, it is the emotional aspect of it that is the most damaging. When someone is supposed to love and protect you, but instead viloates a child in the most invasive way possible, it seems like the ultimate betrayal. What a testimony to your Spirit that you were able to face what happened to you, write about and share it with us, then go forward and discuss it openly with the people who were involved. A huge risk but already you have seen monumental rewards in areas you had not imagined. Your strength is a standard for all of us and I thank you and love you for being here and sharing. Brat  Thank you so much for your beautiful and wonderful words. To know that I have made an impact is really important to me and just hits home the reason why I even started that thread in the first place.2010: Healing the Wounds of the Past.... http://prince.org/msg/8/325740 | |
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SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said: bratchildsfriend said: The light is always stronger Supa ~ even though sometimes there is only the tiniest shard of it to follow. You have affected so many of us in the most profound way with your threads. The raw honesty and emotion is overwhelming to read and feel ~ and in my case as well as many others here, it brought painful toxic memories to the surface. But, yours is a story of love and forgiveness and THAT dearest Supa, is the most important message you bring to us.
In these two remarkable writings, you have done for many here what years of therapy often cannot achieve ~ to look at the light rather than the darkness is the source of healing and THAT allows us to live the rest of our lives with dignity, self respect and a sense of wholeness that was taken away when we were so young. I've always felt that as horrible as the physical scars of sexual abuse are, it is the emotional aspect of it that is the most damaging. When someone is supposed to love and protect you, but instead viloates a child in the most invasive way possible, it seems like the ultimate betrayal. What a testimony to your Spirit that you were able to face what happened to you, write about and share it with us, then go forward and discuss it openly with the people who were involved. A huge risk but already you have seen monumental rewards in areas you had not imagined. Your strength is a standard for all of us and I thank you and love you for being here and sharing. Brat Thank you so much for your beautiful and wonderful words. To know that I have made an impact is really important to me and just hits home the reason why I even started that thread in the first place.Great lady, eh? | |
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Teacher said: SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said: OMG! Look what I just got in my in-box!
Looks like I'm gonna get published You rock honey
I've been thinking a lot about your thread and what we all contributed to it, and I still feel that it could and would help a lot of people coming from the same kind of past as we do. I'm thinking on whether it would be possible to build a site with the important contributions to this site, like a site with life matters boiled down to the Org members' exoeriences and stories I know I'm not very clear on what I mean but I hope it makes sense. I would have wanted something like your post to read when I was younger and really needed the strength, and it probably has helped a lot of people that didn't have the courage or desire to post on the thread.
Face it dear, you changed lives with that post of yours Jen, that sounds like such a great idea Now we just gotta find a strong webmaster 
If you can help one person....that person can help one person....and they can help one person and on and on. The thing that was so important about the original thread is that we had such strength by the sheer numbers of which we shared our experiences. Each story was a thread unto itself and those threads were woven together in a band of strength. Each story touched on different aspects and avenues of life's painful lessons but through them people really were able to connect with each other and discover their triumphs. I'm so proud of everyone who shared. I'm so so thankful for everyone's contributions. I cannot truly express how thankful I am. I'm so grateful to have gotten to know many of you better. I've just faxed my article for submission to another magazine. I'll keep you posted on how that goes  2010: Healing the Wounds of the Past.... http://prince.org/msg/8/325740 | |
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SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said: You guys!!!
I can't really even begin to explain how much impact that thread is having on my life and on the lives of many close friends, and even strangers. I honestly thought I was putting it out there for others and that I really didn't need that much from it. Turns out, I needed a lot from it and all of you happen to give me some of what I need. I feel like this is the beginning of something very very good. I listen to others or read accounts where people lay themselves bare and it amazes my spirit to do the same. When you bring the darkness into the light, it can no longer exist as darkness. The light is always stronger. Good for you, man!! God bless ya! By the way, you know you're almost preaching John 1:5 there, right? [talking about Jesus: And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not. ] | |
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You're doin' it baby...keep on keepin' on! | |
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Great work, Richard. You are a beautiful, amazing man. I'm so proud of you, and so thankful that you are a part of my life. You inspire me. http://elmadartista.tumblr.com/ http://twitter.com/madartista | |
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Teacher said: You rock honey
I've been thinking a lot about your thread and what we all contributed to it, and I still feel that it could and would help a lot of people coming from the same kind of past as we do. I'm thinking on whether it would be possible to build a site with the important contributions to this site, like a site with life matters boiled down to the Org members' exoeriences and stories I know I'm not very clear on what I mean but I hope it makes sense. I would have wanted something like your post to read when I was younger and really needed the strength, and it probably has helped a lot of people that didn't have the courage or desire to post on the thread.
Face it dear, you changed lives with that post of yours What a BRILLIANT idea! There are a lot of touching, and though-provoking threads that come up from time to time that get buried, it'd be nice to have somewhere to store them for prosperity for sure. | |
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I can host it on my site of course, but I think it would be better to have one site just for that... I'll look into the possibilities and get back to you all | |
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