Lit...the refugee camp

[erosman]

I woke this morning with a memory of white U.N. tents as far as the eye could see...of roads lined with hungry faces without hope. I have only seen and smelled it; I've never tasted it.

Until this morning, when I felt for the first time that perhaps this place is a refugee camp of sorts - an emotional home for those who feel displaced; a sexual oasis for those in the desert of loneliness.

I know there are plenty of 'residents' here, who can't relate to this.

How about you? What kind of refugee would you be?

 

[KillerMuffin]

I'm a work refugee. Over there, to the left of the button that says Litero... is the button that says CorelW... I hide here from it. There's lots of words over there and they're all running together. Lots of words. And I have to add more. It's like it never ends.

 

[Black_Bird]

I know there are plenty of 'residents' here, who can't relate to this.

How about you? What kind of refugee would you be?

Wounded. Its an old wound now, but it aches now and again...

 

[espressolover]

erosman

I think that this is an oasis of a sort.
A place to get away from it all...to fantasize, to dream.

To meet people with the same circumstances in some instances...that we can talk to and share with.

I, for one come here to relax and read the poetry and stories.

It is an escape to pleasure that for one reason or another is missing in my life at the moment.

I am in a long distance relationship that once again isn't going as well as it has been...but that's for another thread. It is an escape , a very welcome one.

espressolover

 

[erosman]

Emotional refugee status

I guess it's fair to ask myself to answer as well. This place connects me to the world that lives in the heart of my thoughts. Refugees long to belong...even if the address is just a P.O. Box.


and Killermuffin...I hear the 'work refugee'. Mine would be more of a 'work release'. I'm looking forward to meeting your words...poetic ones, that is.

 

[erosman]

Black_bird & espressolover

Your words remind me of another memory snapshot. In the midst of the RL refugees I've seen, is a picture of a group of adults, huddled around a fire, and of all things...laughing.

Laughter ends up being a powerful antidote to speed the healing escape.

 

[espressolover]

erosman

That is a warm and inviting scene...in this chaos of relationship troubles it is truly idyllic.

Laughter is all-important...especially in the dark times.

Thank you so much for that.

espressolover

 

[stargazer]

I come here to escape my reality. I love my family; but, coming here gets me away from their wants and needs and gives me a little time to be someone different, someone who can just be with no strings attached

 

[carrie-on]

I come here to escape my reality. I love my family; but, coming here gets me away from their wants and needs and gives me a little time to be someone different, someone who can just be with no strings attached

Me too!! Besides, I love erotica in all forms!

 

[bluntforcemama]

I wouldn't be a refugee, I'd be the deputy. And then I'd play a little song on my little fiddle by U2 in the early days:

Woah, woah...
She's the refugee.
I see your face
I see you staring back at me
Woah, woah...
She's the refugee
Her mama say one day she's gonna
Live in America


In the morning
She is waiting
Waiting for the ship to sail
Sail away


Woah, woah...
Her papa go to war
He gonna fight
But he don't know what for
Woah, woah...
Her papa go to war
Her mama say one day he's gonna
Come back from far away


Help me
How can you help me


In the evening
She is waiting
Waiting for her man to come
And take her by her hand
And take her to this promise land


Woah, woah...
She's a pretty face
But at the wrong time
In the wrong place
Woah, woah...
She's a pretty face
Her mama say one day she's gonna
Live in America
Yeah, America


Woah, woah...
She's a refugee
She's coming back, she's coming
Keep you company
Woah, woah...
She's a refugee
Her mama say one day she's gonna
Live in America

 

[juicylips]

I come here to escape my reality. I love my family; but, coming here gets me away from their wants and needs and gives me a little time to be someone different, someone who can just be with no strings attached

Ditto

Cassidy

 

[Puddles The Wonder Poodle]

I'm a work refugee. Over there, to the left of the button that says Litero... is the button that says CorelW... I hide here from it. There's lots of words over there and they're all running together. Lots of words. And I have to add more. It's like it never ends.

It doesn't, but I do wish that my Fairy God Mother was happier.

SLURPPPP! does that make you feel better?

 

[T.H. Oughts]

I have been to the first port of call where refugees come to when they arrive in New Zealand from far away torn countries. The look of sadness in their eyes, but a look of hope as they lay their bundles on our soil.

Maybe that's what we are here. A look of sadness for something missing from our soul, but a look of hope that we can laugh and chat here with maybe someone else that knows our plight.......

Thought maybe not all of us live in sadness, we just need a little release......

 

[fallon2]

Why?

I came here because I wanted to hear (whoops, I mean read) good conversation, meet people, add to the collective thought of Lit. and I was encouraged to do so by a new friend. I am glad I did!

 

[erosman]

*warming my hands over the fire and nodding in agreement with stargazer, carrie-on, Cassidy, the kiwi lady, the educated man, and the dog, while chuckling at the sight of the deputy -fiddle in hand - do that devilish, mime-like dance.*

 

[Mellon Collie]

I would just like to inform you that now I have Tom Petty stuck in my head.

And it's all your fault.

 

[sch00lteacher]

Emotional refugee

Starting last November I have been stuck in my house with just family members, four cats, and a dog to talk to. Only one of the cats talks back, we won't get into that right now.

I have had to wait to do anything out of the house, couldn't drive. I can now, but only when my head is clear enough of the medication, which is a two or three hour window in the afternoon.

I need communication. I need human interaction. I come here. This is my camp.

I am not here for the sex, but flirting is fun.

I am not here to fight, or to be put down, or to be trolled. I do not come here to be lied to. I trust everyone until such time that they prove I can not trust them. According to some people this is wrong. I feel sorry for them

I come here to escape my real life situation. Which really sucks right now. Pain, medication, sleep. Pain, medication, sleep. You try this cycle for a few days, weeks, months!

Thank god for my refugee camp, and my fellow campers.


Teach.

 

[SilverVeil]

Re: Re: Lit...the refugee camp

Wounded. Its an old wound now, but it aches now and again...

Yeah, What Black_Bird said. That.

 

[espressolover]

Lit camp

This has really been a great thread, erosman.

it has given me alot of comfort. I think my relationship with my s/o is over now...he's just too cold to me now.


He never hardly replies to my msgs. or anything. I guess the wait and the distance got to be too much for him to deal with.

Thank you all for the comfort I've found here with new friends.

Regards..

espressolover

 

[AStormyOne]

Espressolover

<big hugs> to you. I know how hard it is to be with someone who is cold and distant. Maybe a hug will make you feel better?

I come here for many of the same reasons listed above. I come here because it fills some things in me that I am not getting in RL. I come here for conversation, friends (both those that I have and ones to be made in the future), to relieve some of the tension and stress of the day, to laugh with the insane posts, and to weep with the broken hearted. In many ways, this place is my refuge from the world. A place where I can be me, desperately searching for something to fill a void in me. As of yet, I am not sure what that void is, but then, I am still learning about myself.

Storm

 

[espressolover]

A Stormy One

Thank you so much.

I appreciate the hugs and support...glad to meet you.

<Hugs to you, too>

Yes, it is a welcome respite, coming here...I love the funny conversations and helping those in need also. It does fill a void in life.

I have made some wonderful, supportive friends here...I am so glad I found this.

It's good to have had the chance to talk with you...

espressolover

 

[StondTmplPilot]

Re: Emotional refugee

Starting last November I have been stuck in my house with just family members, four cats, and a dog to talk to. Only one of the cats talks back, we won't get into that right now.

I have had to wait to do anything out of the house, couldn't drive. I can now, but only when my head is clear enough of the medication, which is a two or three hour window in the afternoon.

I need communication. I need human interaction. I come here. This is my camp.

I am not here for the sex, but flirting is fun.

I am not here to fight, or to be put down, or to be trolled. I do not come here to be lied to. I trust everyone until such time that they prove I can not trust them. According to some people this is wrong. I feel sorry for them

I come here to escape my real life situation. Which really sucks right now. Pain, medication, sleep. Pain, medication, sleep. You try this cycle for a few days, weeks, months!

Thank god for my refugee camp, and my fellow campers.


Teach.

Been there, and I didn't have this place when I was waiting for/ recovering from back surgery. It was hell! I envy you Teach, for atleast having this to keep you occupied. I went crazy for 2 months ! It may not have been so bad had I known about this place 3 years ago

 

[sch00lteacher]

Re: Re: Emotional refugee

Been there, and I didn't have this place when I was waiting for/ recovering from back surgery. It was hell! I envy you Teach, for atleast having this to keep you occupied. I went crazy for 2 months ! It may not have been so bad had I known about this place 3 years ago

It has been a lifesaver. When I get bored, lonely, tired of TV. When I am sick of talking to the cat... I get on Literotica and come to the general board. I don't even read the stories anymore. Other than this place reading has helped keep me sane. Espeacially when this place starts to drive me crazy. As it does everynow and then. When three of four of the regular nuts, go off at the same time, like last weekend.

 

[Guest]

Re: A Stormy One

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