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Tid bit, from EspritdeCorps Canadian Military - Military Woman

From Volume 30, Issue 7, pg 29, Veteran Affairs Canada has processed over 3,400 military sexual trauma related claims, with 28% of those being submitted by men. "Veterans could use to complain about Veteran Affairs Canada related issues is 1-877-330-4343" (VAC Ombud). Just a note that I can no longer post pictures or video because I will not accept their cookie clause. I will post photos on face book and X. When I do that, I shall let you know. Should this platform stop asking me to accept cookies, I will then resume this for you. Sorry.

Eschatology - continues - notes

Movie watched was God vs Satan, The final battle. Dreams and Nightmares - visions. 7 - holy # in Hebrew tradition; slaughtered lamb; breaking seven seals - natural disasters Islamic vision: many disasters, world wars, struggle between evil and good powers. Armagandon - a place - an ancient place in the holy ground < Satan defeated, but not final draw (mountain of Mezato) at the base of the mountain of Mazot - a final battle. That is the real battle - supernatural Jesus and Satan. Who is the religious figure? Once defeated - new heaven and new earth will be created. Discussion after the movie: written in a time of turmoil. Carl Jung sometimes said that it is over dramatic to make a point. New Testament mindset knew it was symbolic. Four traditions developed in revelation. Written in the past and talking about their present time but also for the future. Augustine - evil is a minute distortion of the good, evil will minutely distort it by pride. Charity distorted envy. Evil is a mimic distribution of the good. 3 figures in revelation 1. false prophet - leader; 2. Anti-Christ; 3. Satan. All distort mimicry of Christ Holy Spirit and creator. Mimic distortion of working itself out. Battle has been won - (cross). We are waiting for final consummation. When grace enters there is tension, bad mimics it but it is distortion. Final has not occurred because of evil which mimics it. It talks about past, present and future. We are involved in the battle. Can’t touch Mary so we are attached, the children. Multi-eyed lamb - nothing is hidden, everything is seen. Movie - The Road - All things past - God never changes - it would have to be a deceiver ( Speculation). to be continued ……

Men’s Conference - Parental Alienation: Long-Term Effects of Court Orders by Dr Denise Hines, Mason University, College of Public Health (near Washington DC) and Dr Bates, University of Cumbria.

Not all children who are exposed to parental alienating behaviours become alienated. In the USA and Canadian poll, more than 84.4 - 88.3, identified as heterosexual did not predict victimization. Patriarchy survival and continues to be. At this point one participant began to argue, once again. I found this annoying. I did mention this in my report of how I found the conference to be. Though I found the conference very informative it is open to everyone and anyone. The host continued in response to the male not liking what he was hearing. He stated that Patriarchy does not only affect men, it affects women. He indicated that in his study, few men had drinking problems. Participants in his study, came to him. He did not accept any who were in the courts, unless it was over. Some men worked long hours. Some saw violence from other countries. One man who came to him had killed a man and came out of prison. In the past if he got into a fight, he would use a knife or gun. He had two fingers missing and scars on his back. When he was a child, a teacher noticed he had been whipped from the scars visible on his fingers and back. Now this man who was helped for a year and a half has turned his life around and is married. Women are still not seen as equals in power. This needs to be addressed. A study consisted of 508 participants, 18-59 years of age. The least healthy romantic relationships were met on line. This was non-female identifying. 6.3 indicated they had parented a child. They had also experienced other forms of abuse associated with suicidality. Dr Rachell Bim-Baum returned, from King’s University College at Western and Queens University, Canada. Parental Alienation: Long term effects of Court Orders. She reported that children did not feel they were listened to. Children are excluded from the legal process. Interventions are confusing and tumultuous. Children want to be heard. Some said they could share with a sibling which was positive. 6/9 children had no contact with favourite parent between the ages of 3-7. There can be financial ruin. Once court starts, it never ends and one can spend up to one million dollars to see their child. There is a loss of the child during all this. Extreme behaviours are associated with parental alienation. Resources should not bankrupt families. Any errors listed is mine alone and not that of the speakers. To be continued.

OMINOUS has arrived

I can't post a picture of my book because they want to allow cookies. I need to not do that for security reasons so I will wait until I post it on my website and let you know where you can see it. For now I will post it on Facebook. This has happened before and then they let me post it. I shall try again tomorrow. It is going to be a busy month, but I am ready for it. The sun shone all day, which made Mr Attitude happy. I noticed that he is grumpy when he wakes up. Who figured? Anyhow, Have a great weekend. I have also posted the photo on x.

From The Men's Conference -Male Victims of Domestic Violence: Exploring their experiences of Fear by Prof. E. Bates, University of Cumbria, UK.

Male Victims of Domestic Violence: Exploring their experiences of Fear by Prof. E. Bates, University of Cumbria, UK. Tid bits at the end about other stuff. Ending Intimate Partner Violence - Men’s Work by Luke Daniels. President Caribbean Labour Solidarity. Author of Pulling the Punches - Defeating Domestic Violence and Ending Domestic Violence in the Americas - Men’s Work. He began work, one year after the Montreal Massacre. One to three women experience violence in their life. Perpetrators - have been hit as children; witnessed ultimate partner violence; have sexist attitude; and have been socialized to be violent. We need to end socialization for violence. He wrote about South American violence against women. For him the top of the list is violence against children. Sweden has gained stride. Japan has less violence. 2% have used gun violence. The United States is higher because of their right to be armed. In his book, he writes about men taking responsibility. Families and men have a role to end intimate violence. In most countries, women are the victims. Violence against women increase during war and veterans return and incur violence against women. The men who caused the most violence had sustained the most violence themselves. Most perpetrators do not accept responsibility but blame “her.” More work is required for prevention. Government needs to fund more for both women and men. Violence against women and girls are no longer accepted in most countries. Iran and Afghanistan forces women to wear their veils. He suggests actions for governments to end violence. Outlaw violence against children. End gender inequality. Countries who are working in protecting children have seen a decrease in violence. I hope this makes sense for you. I am missing one page - so sorry. There was one male participant from Canada who argued with what he was hearing because he likes to believe that men are suffering more abuse at the hands of women. Of course this is not the case. People have a tendacy to make sense of their world by their own experiences and that is why research is so important. We need to step back. In my earlier blogs, I will have notes about research and how it is conducted if you want to brush up. I have received the suicide prevention video and notes but cannot share it with you. The site won't let me do that and I understand since it was designed for therapists only. I also have received the video about eating disorders which I attended. If I can share that with you, I shall do so. I haven't really looked at it yet. I want to post all my notes from the men's conference, while I can still read my own writing. Of course I also want to complete my notes for you regarding Eschatology. I shall also be receiving my new book either this week or next. I have ordered two hundred and am so excited. Anyhow, I will catch up with you soon. I shall be selling my books one day this week at a health fair, (too bad my latest books hasn't arrived). I also accepted another "up and close with your local author". Well is Toronto close enough for Mississauga for Aug 25? I am always grateful when I am invited for a signing event. Remember, if you are in the Toronto area, I will happily respond for an event and opportunity to showcase my books. I am available. I am also available for health fairs. You know, I also want to paint a bit and not landscapes but my walls. I would hire someone but I cannot with Mr Attitude. Yes, he is still alive. Anyhow, let's talk later. You know, you can leave me a note, or ask a question. what do you think?

Thoughts of the week - Yikes, Holy Terror would say

It's been a full and balanced week. A Canadian Legion in Woodbridge (I believe)was shut down because a motorcyle club was attending. Unbelieveable! I don't think they should have shut it down. I think, the gang should have been asked to leave and all those responsible for dealing with this matter fired. I almost said terminated, but that may have been misunderstood. I need to ensure I have the right hat on when speaking. Also, we have had more positive news this week. There was a family of three generations of Muslims going for a walk in a city outside Toronto and the suspect apparently had been radicalized by some white supremecy group and he has been labelled and judged as a Terrorist and is going to jail for a very long time. Networks need to work with the police, monitor their websites and report these misguided misfits who believe white is supreme. We need a bit of work but we are moving in the right direction. I ordered engraved pens to give out at a health fair and I am quite pleased with them. I think I will continue to order them. It has a pretty picture of me on it and I may start placing them with my book sales. I was hoping I would have "Ominous" but my publisher went on a well deserved holiday so I still have to wait. I am doing well with my paperwork. I am not quite caught up, but better than in a long time. This is a work in progress. I am still looking at MLS for real estate in Niagara Falls and every once in a while, I am tempted but I look at my 21 year old Mr Attitude and recognize my responsibility to him. Poor boy, wouldn't survive the trip. Or would he? Naw. I am in no rush and am enjoying my time with the little guy. He will be my last pet for a while. I really want to catch up on my travels. I do miss that. Our government is working hard to gain votes. I think that this should be a constant. The leader of the Federal Conservative is trying to look better for women, because he seems to be lacking our support. After Trudeau split up with his wife, the Conservatives did a cheap commercial ad promoting the Conservative leader as a family man, married to an immigrant from somewhere (I have been hearing that a lot). Are we not all from somewhere. He was also promoting himself as an ole Canadian boy who loves or loved hockey yuada, yuada. Ho also tried to make himself look more like Trudeau. He got a better hair cut and started wearing better clothes, but he didn't quite make the cut. He also got rid of his glasses. However, he still has the same rigid mannerism and speech. Ask him what terrorism is and you will be amused. Anyhow, I also had a female liberal politician come to my home for browny points. She identified herself as a mother of two children. I pondered and then asked her what qualifies her as a politician. The last time I checked I didn't think that being a mother, well that depends on your definition, was a qualifying factor. However, when I challenged the qualification, she got into some serious business. Since she is the only politician who came to my home and tried to convince, I shall probably vote for her. These politicians obviously take a lot of advice to promote themselves, but some need more help. Maybe actually doing some hard core work will help. So, Mr Attitude is calling for me to tell him how wonderful he is. I also badly need a coffee. Have a wonderful weekend. I intend to. Good talk.