A little about me...

[Thumpalumpacus]

Steven King....known as a fictional author, in the US, has never before been taken serious...nor expected as serious...for the films, or books he has written...............My question: Why are young Americans finding a truth of matter and believing of Steven Kings imagination...thought out for book and movie sales......WHY DO YOUNG AMERICANS believe in what was meant to be fiction....TODAY?????

I don't think anyone said they believe King's writing to be reality.

But as a hobbyist writer, I will say this: King is a master at building characters who have depth and emotional resonance. His plots aren't that great, but he also excels at thumbnail descriptions that put the reader into the scene.

[robvalue]

I like most of King's books. The one I'm reading now, Revival I think it's called, has a wicked bit about what a crock religion is. I've been meaning to type it up on here.

[Norman Humann]

Thank you all for your warm responses, it really means a lot to me. I'm lucky to have found this community. It makes me feel hopeful about the future.

[robvalue]

I'm really happy for you I was very worried when you nearly left us recently, I'm so glad you stayed.

You always make me laugh, and you're shit hot with a logic chainsaw Often there's not much left for me to slice at by the time I log on :o

[Norman Humann]

Though I'm sometimes disappointed with King's plot, his style is absolutely captivating. There's a lot I can forgive him for that.

Jesus, you're less than half my age. How can you possibly be so erudite and fluent in languages and stuff!
a great future I see in you, young padawan. Even enough time to learn some decent science as well! ^^

I, uh... magic? Thanks.
I don't think that's enough time though, since it took me good three mintes to figure out how old you have to be at least when you said I was less than half your age :p

Aren't you the one that loves Maynard? I kept meaning to tell you how much I love Maynard, too, but it didn't really fit into the flow of the cover thread. When you feel down, watch this...

I am! What's not to love about him? Thanks for the video

Thank you for sharing. That was very brave of you. I admire your courage.

Wow. 16. I'm old enough for you to call mom. I enjoy your posts, your wit and your wisdom. You have a lot for someone so young. I wish I was that smart when I was your age.

I look forward to reading more from you in the future.

Thank you... I'm not that smart, though :p

I'm really happy for you I was very worried when you nearly left us recently, I'm so glad you stayed.

Thanks, Rob. I'm grateful for all your support

You're good people, Norm.

Thank you. It really means a lot coming from you.


As for what you've all said about genophobia... well, that gives me a lot of hope. It's good to hear that. I guess I lack the perspective to properly assess the situation and hearing from you makes me feel much better about it. Thank you, guys

[Lucanus]

Norms, little bro

We've got to actually talk some day or another.
And some day, you've got to have a beer on me.

You know I'll always be here to listen.

[SteelCurtain]

I guess I lack the perspective to properly assess the situation and hearing from you makes me feel much better about it. Thank you, guys

I'm trying to imagine myself as a 16 year old saying I lacked perspective about...anything. I am reasonably sure that it never happened. You've got a good head on your shoulders. It's sign and I prophesy it.

Norman, thank you for sharing with us. I know from your first couple of posts here, that couldn't have been easy. I have always enjoyed your posts and your humor and wit. You are awesome and this forum is better for your presence.

About the genophobia, like PT says, it will get better. To me it seems like a lot of it might stem from being bisexual and not being fully comfortable with that, combined with the fear/guilt instilled in you by that evil institution. Fuck every last bit of that. You are normal. Who you are is beautiful, and who you desire is who you desire, and nothing should make you feel shame about any of it. I know that's a nice platitude, and I have no idea what Poland is like regarding bisexuality, but dammit if it's not true. I truly hope that you find the strength to be who you are, proudly so, and find your strength and self image from within.

[Norman Humann]

Steel, I really don't know what to say besides thank you. I've never had anyone tell me I'm normal and I think I really needed to hear it. I've heard too much to the contrary, it seems. My eyes are welling up a little.

Yes, you're right, it does mostly come from my sexuality. Until recently I couldn't even admit who I was. The situation in Poland... I don't know what it's like in big cicities. Presumably people are more open minded there. But I live in a small town and it's awful. Not that anyone knows about me, but many people make horrible comments.

I can recall an incident with my grandmother. She was driving me somewhere. It was around the time I started to notice what I was feeling and I asked her what she thinks about homosexuality. I still remember the expression on her face and tone of her voice very vividly as she said "it's against god, against nature and I condemn it". Just recently I heard from a colleague that gays shouldn't be allowed to adopt children because they have a sexual disorder, to which a girl I know responded that she saw two men kissing once and it was disgusting. Even my parents, who are fairly liberal in terms of religion, say hurtful things sometimes.

I know what they say isn't true, but it's hard to believe it isn't when that's all you hear. It's incredibly hard to stay rational when everyone around me is narrow minded. That's why I'm so glad to be here and have all of you to talk to. It keeps me going. But I'm definitely leaving my hometown, if not the country as soon as I can. There's no way I can get better around these people.

[robvalue]

It must be horrible surrounded by such bigots all the time. Against god my arse. There is indeed nothing wrong with you at all. All that is wrong is the horrible stuff they have forced into your head against your will. Our sexuality is what we are born with, and there is no right and wrong. It's just who we are.

I hope you are able to get out of there as soon as possible, as I think you'll thrive right away once in a better environment. Curse those horrible people.

[SteelCurtain]

Do yourself a favor, and do really well at school. Study your ass off, and go to college abroad. Prague, Berlin, even Krakow, or further west in Bologna or Paris or something like that. Big City. I am rather sure you are experiencing something on par with cabin fever, where your surroundings are preventing you from blossoming and becoming yourself. It is possible to be totally comfortable in your own skin. Trust me. I think you are feeling something that most 16 year olds go through, except you are going through it x10 in Poland.

Check out the YouTube channels for Tyler Oakley, or Connor Franta, or Troye Sivan. They tell their stories in heart-wrenching fashion, and they are perfect examples of what feeling comfortable in your own skin, and a realistic look at what gay people are like, not the charicatures you see in most forms of media. (Tyler Oakley is a little more fabulous than Connor or Troye... )