More Stupid Stigmas

If there's anything I am thankful for, it is those who will be on hand
to help if things get too much to handle.

Them being all of those who were helpful this afternoon on Facebook
and via e-mail, because of my dealings with a narrow-minded charity.

After an awkward visit this morning to the Harmbrook Marsh as part of a social activity group, caused by intense heat and intoxication of the remainder of yesterday's KX energy drink, I resorted to my bed at midday and had another
twisted dream of things going crazy beyond hopes and expectation.

On waking up I found an e-mail from the charity office I went to yesterday
telling me that they wouldn't be taking me further as an IT assistant
because of "serious misgivings about my suitability".

I won't mention any names, just to be safe.

I understand why it wouldn't be good circumstances, but to use emotional language like the above, just isn't acceptable.

Further proof that even with campaigns such as Time To Change,
stigma still prevails, and in certain situations rather than try to make
peace, they're just not worth the hassle.

There are far more important and prosperous things to focus on.

I chose to have another read of a book I got sent in the mail
yesterday from Karen P, the founder of Folded Wing and the very
story that inspired the name of her company, Jonathan Livingston Seagull.

Given to Karen as a ten year old growing up in Southend, it's
the story of a seagull, outcast from his flock for wanting to learn
to fly further rather than spend day-to-day life foraging for food,
with flying just as means as transportation.

It's really easy to identify with for anyone who has dreams,
and that they can achieve them.

But with the Southend connection, and birds in general it reminded
me of a highlight of my "radio holiday" in the town 12 years ago
and Martin Day at the then "Hotter And Fresher" Essex FM with his parody
of "The Real Slim Shady" called "The Real Big Birdie".

Essentially an identical plotline to the above book,
but with added gunfire.

Hopefully tomorrow will be free of frustration and things can continue
to slowly improve.