Comments on: A Nation of Millions to Move us Forward http://www.ghettoplainsman.com/2009/01/a-nation-of-millions-to-move-us-forward-happy-2009/ Author. Green Leader. Vegan Athlete. Youth Worker. Health Advocate. Father. Fri, 25 Dec 2009 02:06:36 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Jarid http://www.ghettoplainsman.com/2009/01/a-nation-of-millions-to-move-us-forward-happy-2009/comment-page-1/#comment-51 Jarid Fri, 13 Feb 2009 15:39:49 +0000 http://www.ghettoplainsman.com/?p=451#comment-51 Kurt, those are some resonant words. You are so right... That self-hatred, pain and guilt are so deeply embedded in so many men, esp men of color. I was one of the worst offenders, hating myself so much, and for so long, with so much fear somebody would find out, that I wanted from early on and for a very long time to destroy myself. There were other issues going on, but coupled with the fact that inwardly I knew I was doomed to a life sentence of being something I hated so much, I was unable to escape anywhere, except into death. Now I'm just a regular dude who works a lot, and who is able to and wants to give a lot. And it def seems most dudes are crazy - I guess for the reasons you mention. It's exasperating. I think I'll do a youtube video blog about this. Thanks for commenting man. -- And Laura, above, thanks for the write-up on your blog. Jarid Kurt, those are some resonant words. You are so right… That self-hatred, pain and guilt are so deeply embedded in so many men, esp men of color. I was one of the worst offenders, hating myself so much, and for so long, with so much fear somebody would find out, that I wanted from early on and for a very long time to destroy myself. There were other issues going on, but coupled with the fact that inwardly I knew I was doomed to a life sentence of being something I hated so much, I was unable to escape anywhere, except into death. Now I’m just a regular dude who works a lot, and who is able to and wants to give a lot. And it def seems most dudes are crazy – I guess for the reasons you mention. It’s exasperating.

I think I’ll do a youtube video blog about this.

Thanks for commenting man.

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And Laura, above, thanks for the write-up on your blog.

Jarid

]]> By: Kurt Wallace http://www.ghettoplainsman.com/2009/01/a-nation-of-millions-to-move-us-forward-happy-2009/comment-page-1/#comment-50 Kurt Wallace Thu, 12 Feb 2009 23:08:05 +0000 http://www.ghettoplainsman.com/?p=451#comment-50 Jarid I do want to commend you for following God's path for your life. As you now (well) know that when we do, God's plans for us are bigger and better than ours. I also use my time for the benefit of a non-profit organization. God's plan has led me to assist African-American gay and bisexual men with their struggle for inner-peace and to escape internalized homophobia which has lead many of them to abuse alcohol, drugs, and sex, because of the guilt and hate they turn inward, most subconsciously. They are just seeking to escape that pain and guilt. When we do not love and respect each other, then we do not protect each other. An example is the strong hold AIDS has on us. Another example is short term relationships. I will tell you why I think most dudes are crazy. It's because their internalized homophobia keeps them from truly loving each other, or growing, so the best they can do is lust for each other. Not a solid foundation for relationships. Be good baby boy. Jarid I do want to commend you for following God’s path for your life. As you now (well) know that when we do, God’s plans for us are bigger and better than ours. I also use my time for the benefit of a non-profit organization. God’s plan has led me to assist African-American gay and bisexual men with their struggle for inner-peace and to escape internalized homophobia which has lead many of them to abuse alcohol, drugs, and sex, because of the guilt and hate they turn inward, most subconsciously. They are just seeking to escape that pain and guilt. When we do not love and respect each other, then we do not protect each other. An example is the strong hold AIDS has on us. Another example is short term relationships. I will tell you why I think most dudes are crazy. It’s because their internalized homophobia keeps them from truly loving each other, or growing, so the best they can do is lust for each other. Not a solid foundation for relationships. Be good baby boy.

]]> By: Laura http://www.ghettoplainsman.com/2009/01/a-nation-of-millions-to-move-us-forward-happy-2009/comment-page-1/#comment-48 Laura Wed, 28 Jan 2009 18:55:24 +0000 http://www.ghettoplainsman.com/?p=451#comment-48 Just wanted to drop in and let you know how inspired I am by everything that you are doing :) I first read about you in Yes! Magazine, and I have since checked out your blog & the GPRC website as well, and I am just blown away by your story. I have just written about you on my own blog, right here: http://www.globalmama.com/2009/01/28/global-mama-hero-jarid-manos-the-ghetto-plainsman/ Thank you for doing what you do! Just wanted to drop in and let you know how inspired I am by everything that you are doing :) I first read about you in Yes! Magazine, and I have since checked out your blog & the GPRC website as well, and I am just blown away by your story. I have just written about you on my own blog, right here:

http://www.globalmama.com/2009/01/28/global-mama-hero-jarid-manos-the-ghetto-plainsman/

Thank you for doing what you do!

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