What I Consider myself Fabulous in
Posted: Monday, October 31, 2011
by David Tanguay
In 1972, I was on a locked mental ward in a VA psychiatric hospital. It was the first time in my life I went under under psychiatric care. My psychiatrist was a very intelligent doctor however I knew a lot about psychology myself.
Not only was I tying to analyze myself but also the patients on the ward for they all had problems dealing with society. I had a unique way of relating mental illness with the way society was set up. e.g., I could see how problems with individuals related to our system of government.
It was on that ward where I discovered the facts of life at that time that some of us were God’s children and some were the devil’s children.
Only at this time of my life I could only see two groups i.e., I didn’t put people into categories such as God’s and the devil’s children only the two major groups or to be more specific three groups the last group being people.
I don’t consider myself fabulous however; my talent for dealing with society at that point was a bit amazing. Therefore, I suppose one could say I was fabulous at what I do. My psychiatrist would have me talk to sociologists as well for she knew I was not just another mental case but rather special so to speak.
In the summer of ‘72, I put the devil down i.e., the fire in hell no longer burns no one goes to hell anymore.
I know most people reading this article will perhaps think I belong in a mental hospital for saying what I say here. However, I ask you those of you old enough to remember how things were in this country 40+ years ago. To reflect back at the turmoil in those days and how these days differ from the days of yesterday.
“No man is sane who does not know how to be insane on proper occasions.” Henry Ward Beecher
“Madness is rare in individuals - but in groups, political parties, nations, and eras it's the rule.” Friedrich Nietzsche
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Top-level comments on this article: (3 total)Interesting story, David. I didn't think you were insane here because all is based on facts.
Good and fabulous !Please log in to respond to this comment.Thank you for commenting HildaPlease log in to respond to this comment.
Mark Twain said, "No sane person dances"
Many people who have near-death experiences do not feel bliss, see angels, white light or relatives; these "Devil's children" tell us that they experience Hell, seeing demons and feeling flames that scorch.
The Devil's Hellfire, like eternal waves on a beach, continue unchanged as they did from creation..
I do believe that you may well have conquered and destroyed your own personal Hellfire.
Much affection,
PaulPlease log in to respond to this comment.No Paul, I wasn't destined to go to hell. But I put the fire out in the hell that did exist for some people.thanks for commentingPlease log in to respond to this comment.
hi david,
i think you did a great service to those you helped, and those who listened and learned through your words.
my best to you,
suePlease log in to respond to this comment.Thank you SusanPlease log in to respond to this comment.
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