Emanuel

I got into this show and when I understood what was really being talked about, I found a part of me that had long been asleep. I found the part of me that was ashamed, and that wanted to be recognized. As I worked to get that part to live with me, in the moment, I was freed. I knew the truth, or at least a way to get to it, and I started having the best conversations and friendships of my life. I don't know at what point my nihilism went away, but it happened as I was acknowledging exiled parts of myself.

First of all, I'm really sorry for what happened to you, it was very hard to go through and you did not deserve any of it. It's really hard to go through the pain that allows us to grieve and grow. Sadness and anger, even rage are all acceptable and necessary steps to recovery in my opinion. I know how confusing it is at first to look at your own life objectively and through the lens of truth. I want to let you know how courageous I believe you are for going through this very painful process, you are making a big service to yourself and to the world as a whole. I don't have an easy answer, but I do have some ideas on things you can do to go through this effectively. First of all, I would recommend Daniel Mackler's free website www.wildtruth.net and his youtube channel, which are filled with helpful ideas and knowledge about childhood trauma and recovery. I can also say that I have found it helpful to keep a journal of your thoughts and feelings, and take some time every day to get into your body and identify your feelings. Have you considered going to see a therapist? You may find some relief in professional help. If you're considering that, there's a good podcast about finding a therapist that meets your needs, it's FDR1927: How to find a great therapist. I just want to again state my empathy for what you're going through and I hope that my post helped you in any way and that you get to the place you want to be.

In my opinion, Bitcoin and Precious metals are money, but they are not used widely enough to replace the dollar standard yet. If we want these things to be used as money and see a possibility for their wider use in the future, the value will need to go up as the demand swells. In short, I think this guy is both right and wrong.

I'm sorry for what you're going through, and what you had to live through as a child. That was wrong and you did not deserve any part of it. I want you to know that what you're doing is incredibly brave and honest, going through your history and opening up to other people. It must be very painful for you to realize these truths about the people who were there to take care of you. There's so much going on here that I don't know if I can answer your needs correctly, and I didn't see a question anywhere in your post. Nevertheless, I want to express my empathy towards your past neglect and suffering and your current struggles to get to the happiness you deserve. It must hurt you very deeply to show your pain to your mother and have her attack you and boast her own virtues and good actions. That's so far from honesty it breaks my heart. And she says that she loves you, I'm so sorry for everything. What do you hope to gain from contacting your mother about this? I think you might want to get on the call-in show as soon as possible, I think Stefan can really help people going through these painful moments in their lives. You might get the clarity that you need to get to where you want. Did my response meet your expectations and your needs? I hope my words show you that some people care and that you deserve that attention and love you didn't get earlier in your life.

Wow, that's great! I'm happy that you're letting go of your illusions and attempting to get to the truth. What have you found out about your past in this conversation, and are you talking about it with your wife? I hope you find what you need from the people in this conversation. Welcome to the boards!

They're contradicting themselves. They say you need to use violence in order to stop the use of violence. And their actions are no better, if you look at the war in Iraq, the sanctions, Vietnam, etc. By keeping these ideas and acting on them, they are creating these mass murders called wars. It's truly disgusting and cowardly. I wouldn't debate with these people though, I think if you tried to point out their contradictions and express the anger that you feel when they advocate violence, they would only attack you and not look at their own irrationality. I don't think it's possible to change these people's minds. You can do whatever you like, but know what you have to gain from your actions. Have a good day my friend.

The world these teens grew up in and live in is so dysfunctional and immoral that I can't even say I'm surprised. It's horrible, and it's not going to stop until society wakes up to exactly what they're putting children through.

Welcome to the board, Michael. I'm sorry you've had to go through all this, nobody deserves being treated like that. I'm glad you've found your way here and I hope you get what you're looking for!

We can't change the system if the individuals stay the same. You might not have had success in your life talking to other people about these issues, but you're not the only one out there. In my area, my friends and I are having a great deal of success in talking about the truth. What we've experienced is that unless you go at the emotional, childhood root of the problem, you're not going to get anywhere. By asking members of our community how they are feeling and how they think their childhood affected their current lives, we can make a lot of progress with some people. We can't help everyone, but there's a great deal of people out there that just need to hear the truth and need someone to listen to them.

Welcome to the message board. I'm sorry you've suffered so much in your past, but I'm glad that you're finding your way out of your history and into your true Self. I hope you find what you're looking for on these parts. Have a good one, friend.

Welcome to the board, Olle! I'm glad you find the conversation valuable in your life! We all have painful histories to different degrees and I'm happy that you're taking the road of self-knowledge and responsibility. I hope you have a good time here.

I don't think it's a good idea. He's obviously not going to change his mind. I think Stef can make much better use of his time by introducing new subjects or new insights into important subjects.

Children who are raised philosophically and nurtured well enough will never submit. They will never accept the use of force against them or anyone else. It's really that simple. I think you're missing the main premise of FDR, which is peaceful parenting.

I have been preparing for the dollar-less world by buying silver bullion. Once I reach a quantity I feel comfortable with, I'll probably invest in foreign stocks through Peter Schiff's EuroPac bank. They have a lot of insight into the Federal Reserve's actions and their results in the world economy. To me, there's no doubt the value of Silver will skyrocket once the Fed and banks can't manipulate the markets any more. When they lose control, it's going to be a good day to be in gold and silver.

I'm sorry about what happened to you, it must have been so hard for you. What do you mean when you say he doesn't know you exist? Also, what would happen if he discovered about your existence? Do you think you'd develop a relationship and gain his unconditional attention? You certainly don't need to answer all my questions, but at least ask yourself what your motives are. Thank you for coming to the boards with your problem, and I hope my questions help clear up things a little for you.

Toward Truth, by Daniel Mackler. In this book, Daniel goes over the causes of wounds, how to define trauma, how to heal from it and become your true Self. I found it a painful but strong read. It's certainly given me a lot to journal about. Happy self-archeology!

I don't like the atmosphere in this thread at all. Please, think before you post. If we can't get along here, what hope is there for the world as a whole? I don't like the atmosphere in this thread at all. Please, think before you post. If we can't get along here, what hope is there for the world as a whole?

First of all, thank you for posting this, Rex. The way I approach this topic is: I don't look at the abstract ''group''. I only look for individuals and their individual actions. Then you can determine if they are acting morally. Since the collective is not an entity that really exists, I believe this is the only way to assess morality. Also, I don't think it's that we have a responsibility to inform others of their immorality, but that out of compassion, we want the world to be a good place. Sorry to hear about your personal relationships. What would you say are wrong with them? Also, I wouldn't say that the motto about power's ability to corrupt is deterministic. It's just that if you act immorally, you will automatically be immoral and either deny or rationalize your immorality.

Welcome to the board, Steve! I know how you feel, a sane mind in an insane world, maybe? This forum is like a luxurious hotel-oasis in the middle of a terrible desert that is life. I'm sorry that you're feeling alone, and I hope that you can find something to make you enjoy life. Thank you for sharing this and have a good day.

Ditto what Wesley said. Why are you attracted to someone who went through terrible trauma and escapes it with dissociative activities and relationships?

Welcome to the board, zippert! I hope you find what you're looking for here! I await hearing more from you in the future.

Welcome to the board, James! I want to tell you how good it is to have a new friend in Philosophy! I hope to hear more from you soon. Take care.

I feel all funny reading this. I don't think it's a good idea, especially with the War on Drugs. I don't see how it would help with the quality of the content and I can see how it could cause harm to the community, say if Stef was kidnapped by the boys in blue. What I want to ask is what your personal experience has been with these substances, if you've had any? Also, what insights have you gained, if any, and how do you think these drugs helped you attain these realizations?

I'm sorry to hear about what you're going through. We all have it tough, but I strongly believe we can all overcome. I recommend Peter Gerlach's self-work resources on sfhelp.org, it's been a great source of knowledge and hope for me. He also has some very good videos on Youtube about addictions, psychological wounds and other very important topics. If you're interested, please watch this video on addictions. http://youtu.be/TgENqeyehRM Also, welcome to the boards and I hope you find what you need inside this community and inside yourself. Best of luck to you.

It's really up to you to decide how consistent you want to be. I certainly do hang out with people who are not ''rational'', but I wouldn't consider them my friends. The people who I share my deepest secrets and emotions are my true friends, and those are people who have accepted the non-aggression principle and other philosophical rules that are important to me. To me, having friends is not really important to me, as long as I know I'm living my life the right way.