Comments for Why be Normal?

Comment on You Know You are Getting Older When: by northsong

northsong — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:00:09 +0000

Mine was when I was referred to as ‘Ma’am’…

Comment on The Northampton State Lunatic Hospital in Words and Pictures by Lingerie fine

Lingerie fine — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:44:13 +0000

Great post…

Jose…

Comment on Demonic Possession by shannonf

shannonf — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:22:09 +0000

lol too funny

Comment on Orange abuse by jane@embroidery machine

jane@embroidery machine — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:28:08 +0000

wow, very vivid expressions

Comment on Domestic violence can happen between any couple by charlotte

charlotte — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 02:28:58 +0000

hi there, i am a woman who at present is living with her 2 children at her mums even tho i have a lovely 2 bedroom bungalow a few towns over, my partner is currently residing at his mothers on bail because after 9 years together i finally did what i said i was going to do, and pressed charges against him for domestic violence against me. i wouldn’t have tho, had it not been for everyone going on and on, he did some pretty awful stuff this time… strangled me, kicked me punched me, headbutted me, all in front of his mother who was at ours whilst this recent event kicked off.and do u kno what i still feel like im ashamed because i pressed charges! is that wierd?
i have spoken to him since his arrest, which i am not supposed to have done and yes i still love him, but ive forgiven the violence in a heartbeat. its strange even tho he hits out i feel like im the one who builds it up that way but i kno its nothing to do with me. its all him, but i still feel guilty! its crazy.
he has hit out at me pretty regulaly in our relationship starting within the first year. im not ready to leave, but i kno i have to. i will more than likely meet up with him before it ends tho,i’ll be the one that need to. i love him and he loves me just we have a funny way of showing it.
i found this article looking to see if there was women out there who had gone back to an abusive partner after a serious beating (because the beatings do get worse, less frequent but more severe) and had made it work? i think deep down i already know the answer. but i would love to hear if anyone has ever sorted it out.
i do agree it should be up to the person who is in the relationship to decide when they should go but there is more to it than that.
i have 2 young children and is it healthy for a child to grow in an enviroment like that? also it is quite selfish to think that when in an abusive relationship u can raise a child to the best of your ability because i know your mind is mostly elsewhere, also what kind ofmessage does that send to a child? because behaviour like that most definatly is not normal! then you have your family who on one hand should respect your wishes but very rarley do, mine hate my partner vehnemently, and without knowing it that causes problems in a violent relationship by itself, family think they are looking out for you but could be causing more problems for when you are on your own, without them. so domestic violence does have a large taboo around it and i know why the embarressment element is there but i also know why women say they cannot leave but sometimes they should, but is it possible to break free, its like a death in a family rips it apart only my partner isn’t dead he’s a bully!! is there help out ther for the abuser not just the victim? if so what? and for me well i dont feel so mousey but i am, if i really wanted to i could have not called him but i sneakily did it im even thinking of having a sneaky relationship. because im a coward and thats probably why i allowed my relationship to become a power issue and why he won. so maybe thats why im embarressed to admit its as bad as it really is.
but honestly i do believe that womwn should be encouraged to leave, no matter what the severity of domestic abuse after all its still abuse and in any other case u wouldnt say stay would you?
child abuse
elderly abuse
sexual abuse
the list is endless and also wrong so if the abused dosent have the help to leave by herself then perhaps it should be taken out of her hands.
to be honest there is a lot to it and only the two people in the relationship know the truth, but why does it happen, that lies with the abuser and the abused allows it to because of love, maybe or maybe not. either way no-one else can really say but more help is needed by both parties and the authorities.
domestic violence happens to 1 in 4 relationships at some point regardless of gender, age, race..ect
and 2 people a week are killed by thier violent partner often after signs of domestic violence at some point,mostly strangulation. i only know this from doing my homework online in the last week. so wot next? have i proved you right or wrong i dont know all i know is that i was in a violent relationship and that ive probably prattled on for too long and should stop analizing things and get on with my life with my kids but how exactly am i supposed to do this???

Comment on 18 Year Old Kimberley Vlaminck gets 56 Star Tattoos on her Face by Alexandra

Alexandra — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:50:51 +0000

I’d just like to say a few things…the first is that there would have been a planned out ink sketch on her face prior to tattooing begins, so they both would’ve been clear on how many and where those stars were going.
Second, it IS DEFINATELY possible to fall asleep or completely zone out during a tattoo, as I have dozed off once before when getting my back tattooed across the spine and shoulders which is not meant to be a pleasant area.
I enjoy the feeling and the rush of the adrenaline actually lulls me off when i cant use it.
So don’t assume she was drunk or otherwise. It’s possible that some people find different things soothing and I’m one of those weirdo’s that is completely soothed by tattoos. Granted, I still think she’s a tard for getting stars no matter how many on her face…what a dumb tattoo, that probs what the artist thought too!

Comment on Tag Sales: Bringing out the Cheapskate in Everyone by Derek A. Underwood

Derek A. Underwood — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 23:59:23 +0000

Thank you for sharing such a fantastic conclusion after all the hubbub with the cheapskate morons. It’s so true what you say about these professional yard saling freaks. They will go to extreme lengths to pay anything but the price listed on the tag. They even employ car salesmen-like hack attacks on your already decently priced Sony Playstation, for example (I know what this is worth, and I know you know what it’s worth, Swine!). People, I tell you! Who needs them? LOL.

Comment on Ocean City Maryland Storm Coming by steven

steven — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 07:54:42 +0000

I was on guarding on 124th street that day- that was a supercell cloud. I’ve seen water spouts touch down before- even pick up lifeguard stands! The ensuing storm was one of the strongest I’ve ever seen with golf ball sized hail and winds pushing 70 mph. Luckily, there was no tornado!

Comment on Rush Limbaugh: Just Go Away, Please by vphipps

vphipps — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:52:26 +0000

BRAVO! I’M GIVING YOU A STANDING OVATION! Thank you for asking Rush politely to PLEASE SHUT UP! I’m so sick of him that I tend to spit on my TV and/or radio any time his voice screams at me! He’s a disgrace to our country! He abuses free speech as an excuse to be rude.

Comment on A Guide to the Modern Seven Wonders of the World by Mar

Mar — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 02:35:55 +0000

It makes you wonder… why only 7? What’s so magical about this number? Why not just make it the GREAT WONDERS OF THE WORLD?

Then we could have an endless list which truly glorifies these almost ‘inhuman’ monuments.

Btw, the original 7 wonders of the world, were deemed as wonders, because simply of the technology that was in the hands of their creators at that time. It’s just mind boggling how these wonders were even created, and still exist (that pyramid of giza especially!).

Here’s my 7 wonders of the modern world:
1. Internet
2. Michael Jackson
3. Oil price
4. Blogging
5. Polution
6. Greed
7. KFC’s irresistable chicken recipe

Jokes aside, the ancient 7 wonders holds their own rights, imho, still.