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EXCERPT FROM "WISDOM, MADNESS, AND FOLLY"--R.D. LAING

"The New Year is the biggest celebration in Scotland. It is marked by prolonged carousing on the part of the alcoholic fraternity, but many teetotaller celebrate the spirit of the new year contently sober. There is no 'religion' about it. There is a special spirit abroad---'AULD LANG SYNE', 'A MAN'S A MAN FOR A' THAT'.

In Gartnavel, in the so-called 'back wards', I have seen catatonic patients who hardly make a move or utter a... Read More

WHAT'S IT GOING TO TAKE TO TAKE BACK OUR LIVES ?

There seems to be lots of misinformation, confusion, fear, humiliation, shame, and the rest re the fact warriors experience increased levels of 'wear and tear syndromes' as compared to the general population--common enough in this group. I come across far too many people living with unnecessary suffering. The signs are posted all over cyberspace, stamped on the foreheads of people with whom I cross paths in daily life,... Read More

 INTRODUCTION: MEN, BLIND SPOTS, AND BRUISES

There is relatively little written about the seemingly unique vulnerabilities, blind spots, and bruises experienced by male warriors. Nothing surprising about this however unfortunate it is. Men of this type tend to be misunderstood and misunderstand themselves. So what ? How do matters of sensitivity and understanding matter in the lives of warriors ? Dunno. Just some observations.

Warriors strike me as some of the more compassiona... Read More