disclaimer

DISCLAIMER

I am a GUY who has gone through a lot in his life. I had a verbally abusive alcoholic father and an extremely codependent mother. I was bullied at home AND at school practically every day for the first 13 years of my life. [And every other day or so after that until I was

about 16] I know what it's like to be overweight and having to deal with the cruelty of others. [Because you LOOK different] I know what it's like to be depressed and suicidal. [I'm ALIVE because my mom happened to be home the day I decided to end my life]

I know what it's like to think that 'one more day' on this far too often cruel world is 'one more day' too many. [I planned on NEVER seeing my 16th birthday] I know what it's like to think that you're all alone and that NOBODY cares. I know what it's like to be sexually confused. I know what it's like to think that the emotional pain you're in will never end. I know what it's like to think that you're the ONLY ONE who thinks, feels and BELIEVES what YOU think, feel and believe. I even know how embarrassing it is to be a bed-wetter. [I wet the bed until I was about 12 years old] I could go on and on.......

I am NOT a 'Doctor'

I am NOT educated in the field of psychology or psychiatry

I have NO specific training WHATSOEVER as far as human behavior is concerned

I have NOTHING that would qualify me as a 'PROFESSIONAL'

What I DO have is 44 years worth of life experiences

As far as I'm concerned - my homepage is nothing more [Or less - for that matter] than a 'place' for guys to get together and share their thoughts and feelings. Whenever I respond to questions - I'm simply giving my OPINION. I don't claim to have 'THE' answer. I certainly don't think of myself as a 'know it all'. I'm just doing my best to share with you what I THINK MIGHT be a solution to your problem. [Or your concern - or whatever] It is my hope that whenever I post a problem or concern of my OWN - that some of YOU will be willing to give me YOUR opinion. [As some of you have ALREADY done!!]

IF you are seriously depressed and/or suicidal [thinking of ending your life by killing yourself] OR suffer from some other major concern - feel feel to talk about it at my homepage. I would - however - STRONGLY recommend that you FIRST find some help. [closer to home] I know it's hard to believe that ANYONE who lives anywhere near YOU could possibly care - but believe me - a LOT of people DO care. IF you're feeling suicidal - please find a phone book and then find the phone number in YOUR area to get some HELP. You can even phone your operator and ask him or her to give you the number. [just be sure to tell them that you, "need the number to the place that deals with suicide prevention". I'm sure they'll help you. IF they DON'T help you - don't use THAT as an excuse NOT to get help. DO WHATEVER IT TAKES TO LIVE. NO matter HOW you MAY be feeling [right now] you will NOT [I promise] ALWAYS feel that way. [I know - believe me]

WHAT YOU THINK AND FEEL - REALLY DOES MATTER

YOU ARE NOT ALONE

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