Comments on: An Open letter to Bill Holbrook

By: Brett

Mon, 19 Sep 2005 00:00:04 +0000

“I hate to say it, but the more of your writs I see – the more I find a confused child who uses the â€˜PAIN IS A REASON FOR CHANGEâ€™ excuse. Itâ€™s merely a part of life. Stop whining”

So you’re saying I should do what most people with pain do and “continue to paint over the rotting wood”… keeping up appearances, trying to forget the pain?

I stand my ground. Pain tells us something needs to change. If we stand on a nail, pain tells me something’s wrong with my foot, and I need to assess the damage done; I’ll need to change the location of my foot, and if necessary, take action to prevent bleeding or infection. Common sense really.

Is it not better to deal with the source of the pain than to take pain killers? My addiction is one that grants a temporary release from the world. A temporary release from the pain. Self-medicating, if you will.

I can feel this pain in my heart (not the one that pumps blood, the one that loves). Should I just take a pain-killer? Or should I safely remove the ‘nail’ that I’ve only just realised is poked through it?

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By: My Lord...

Sun, 18 Sep 2005 06:18:31 +0000

I hate to say it, but the more of your writs I see – the more I find a confused child who uses the ‘PAIN IS A REASON FOR CHANGE’ excuse. It’s merely a part of life. Stop whining – and for Christ’s sake, if you’re going to find some furry comic to fall back on, at least find one with more than one punchline, such as Sluggy Freelance.

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By: chingz

Fri, 16 Sep 2005 00:58:21 +0000

its ok to be weak… God is close to the broken-hearted. hang in there k

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By: Geek

Thu, 15 Sep 2005 04:10:34 +0000

Good luck with facing those demons, I know how hard these things can be.

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By: Vanessa

Tue, 13 Sep 2005 20:54:18 +0000

You are an amazingly honest and open person and I was sad to hear that you have been barricaded in loneliness behind walls you constructed. I think this is the case for MANY people and our fear disconnects us from the whole of human experience. I hope you take steps for happiness now.

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By: Brett

Tue, 13 Sep 2005 20:20:36 +0000

Bill Replied:

Thank you very much for your message, and for discovering the fable of “Kevin & Kell.” I really appreciate it, and I’m glad that the lives of the Dewclaws have touched you. Lindesfarne’s story is indeed that of overcoming barriers preventing others from getting close, and it’s something she deals with every day. Her success in that regard can be an inspiration.

Best,
Bill Holbrook

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