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New License / General License Questions
How do I get a license?
To obtain a license you must complete the Application for License to Practice General Contracting in the State of North Carolina which is available on the Boards website at www.nclbgc.org. The application must fully comply with all requirements established by the Board's statutes and rules. See requirements for becoming licensed.
What name should I apply for a license in?
You should apply for the license in the name you are planning to bid, contract, and operate. Licenses can be granted to individuals or to companies, however, licenses are granted to specific legal entities and are only valid for work done by that entity.
What are the requirements for becoming licensed?
The primary requirements for licensing include, completing the application, be at least 18 years of age, possess good moral character, meet the minimum financial requirement based on the limitation of license you are applying for, and successfully completing an examination based on the desired classification of license.
What type of license do I need?
Licenses are broken down into limitation and classification. Limitation determines the dollar size of the projects that can be undertaken with the license (see description of limitations). Classification determines the type of work that can be performed using the license (see list of classifications and their definitions).
How do I get prequalified to take the exam?
In order to get prequalified to take the North Carolina examinations, you must first complete the new license application. Once everything is in order on the application, an eligibility letter will be mailed to you with the necessary information to schedule the examination with PSI.
What is the NASCLA exam?
NASCLA is the National Association of State Contractors Licensing Agencies. NASCLA offers a National Accredited Building Examination. The North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors accepts the NASCLA exam for the Building classification. However, the NASCLA exam is administered by the NASCLA organization. If you wish to take the NASCLA exam, you would do so prior to applying for the NC General Contractors License by contacting NASCLA at (866)948-3363 or through the NASCLA website www.nascla.org.
Where do I obtain a license application?
New license applications can be downloaded from our website at www.nclbgc.org/license-applicants/. License renewal applications are delivered to all licensee's online licensing account through the Board's online licensing system.
What is Working Capital?
Working capital is determined by the entity's total current assets minus the entity's total current liabilities. (Working Capital = Total Current Assets – Total Current Liabilities)
What does the limitation on license mean?
The limitation determines the total dollar size of the projects that the licensee can undertake. A limited license allows contractors to undertake individual projects up to $500,000 each. The intermediate license allows contractors to undertake individual projects up to $1,000,000 each. The unlimited license has no dollar limit on the size of the projects that can be undertaken.
What are the insurance requirements?
There is not an insurance requirement for licensing. However, there may be insurance requirements for individual projects or for pulling building permits.
Do I need to be bonded and insured?
There is not an insurance or bonding requirement for a general contractor's license. Bonds are only required if a surety bond is being used in lieu of meeting the minimum financial requirements for licensure. See rule .0204 (e) for surety bond requirements.
Do I need worker's compensation insurance?
Worker's compensation is not a requirement for the general contractor's license. However, worker's compensation insurance is required by NC state laws. Please see the NC Industrial Commission's website at www.ic.nc.gov/wcinsrqmt.html for more details. Worker's compensation insurance may also be a requirement for obtaining building permits for projects that require a general contractor's license.
What is a qualifier?
A qualifier is a responsible managing employee, owner, officer, or member of an LLC or partnership who successfully completes the examination required for licensing. Exams completed by qualifiers determine the classification(s) on the license. Qualifiers may qualify up to two licenses provided the qualifier is a managing employee, owner, officer or member of an LLC or partnership. Qualifiers are not licensees but are the holders of a qualifying credential that is required for licensure. Qualifying exams can be transferred between licenses however licenses themselves cannot be transferred. See NCAC Title 21 Chapter 12A .0205(a).
How do I fill out my financial statement?
Your CPA or independent accountant must provide an Agreed-Upon Procedures Report that conforms with AICPA (American Institute of Certified Public Accountants) standards, an Audited Financial Statement, or surety bonds. Examples of each of these documents is in the new license application and application for increase on our website.
Do I really need an audit?
No. In lieu of an audit, your CPA or independent accountant must provide an Agreed-Upon Procedures Report (in lieu of an audited statement) that conforms with AICPA (American Institute of Certified Public Accountants) standards.
Can I get an intermediate or unlimited license without the audit?
Yes, if your CPA or independent accountant must provide an Agreed-Upon Procedures Report (in lieu of an audited statement) that conforms with AICPA (American Institute of Certified Public Accountants) standards.
What is the status of my new license application?
New applications take about 2 weeks for initial processing. If corrections are required, you will be contacted by email or phone to provide updated information. After initial processing, if an exam is required, you will be sent an eligibility letter that will allow you to schedule the exam. If an exam was already completed or when the required exam is completed, the application will go on the next list for Board Approval. Lists for Board approval are scheduled for twice a month. Once the Board gives their approval a license will be granted.
How long does it take before I will have a license?
The timeframe for the licensing process can vary. When an application is received it typically about 2 weeks for initial processing. Once all paperwork and exams are completed, the application is required to receive Board approval before a license can be granted. Lists for Board approval are scheduled for twice a month. If an application is submitted with a completed exam, the licensing process takes about 30 days. If an exam is required, it will depend on when exams are successfully completed. It takes about 2 to 3 weeks after exams are completed before a license to be granted.
When is the next list of applicants sent to the Board?
Lists of applicants for Board approval are typically sent out twice per month (0nce near the beginning of a month and once near the middle of the month). The lists for Board approval do not go out on set dates or specific days each month. When sent, Board members must first give their approval of new applicants before a license can be granted. The staff at the Board cannot say specifically when a license will be granted because timing can vary depending on when lists are sent, and Board approval is received.
Existing License
How do I add a new qualifier to my license?
To add a qualifier, the individual must take and pass an accepted examination. You will need to contact the Board to receive the necessary forms to add a qualifier based on which exams are completed or need to be completed. Below is a list of the possible forms.
- Examination Transfer Authorization: This form is used to transfer the exams of existing qualifiers already on a North Carolina License.
- Examination Request Form: This form is used to schedule a potential qualifier to take a North Carolina exam.
- NASCLA Waiver Form: This form is used to add someone who has completed a NASCLA exam and is not currently on a North Carolina License.
- Examination Waiver Form: This form is used to add an individual who completed an accepted examination from another state. The Examination Waiver form must be completed by the other state licensing board.
How do I remove a qualifier from my license?
To remove a qualifier from a license you must submit a written request signed by the president/owner stating the name on the license, the license number, the name of the qualifier, and the date of disassociation.
How do I transfer my license?
Licenses cannot be transferred. Licenses are granted to specific legal entities and cannot be transferred to other entities. However, qualifying exams can be transferred between licenses. To get a license under a new entity you will need to apply for a new license in the name of the new entity and transfer your examinations.
How do I transfer my examinations?
To transfer your exams to an existing license, you will need to contact the Board to receive an Examination Transfer Authorization. Once a completed form is received and processed the exams will be transferred. If you want to add your exams to an entity that is not currently licensed, the entity will need to complete a new license application and the Examination Transfer Authorization included in the new application packet.
Can I use my personal license to do business as a corporation?
No. Licenses are only valid for the entity named on the license. If you are wanting to operate under a different name, you will need to apply for a new license in that name.
What is the difference between a licensee and a qualifier?
Licensees have met all the requirements for license including completing the application, meeting a financial requirement, and having someone complete the exam on behalf of the license. Licenses are issued to a specific legal entity whose name is listed on the license. Licenses can be granted to corporations, LLCs, partnerships, or individuals.
Qualifiers are the people who pass the exams on behalf of a license. Qualifiers are defined as responsible managing employees, owners, or officers of the licensed entity. Qualifiers are not licensees unless they applied for and received a license as the individual.
I am applying for a license in another state. What do I need to do for reciprocity or examination waiver?
To apply for a license in another state you will need to contact the licensing board in that state for the process and requirements. The other boards typically require a license verification from the North Carolina Licensing Board. To receive a verification, you will need to fax, mail, or email (firstname.lastname@example.com) a request that includes the name on the license, the license number, the state you are needing a verification for, and attach any forms required by that state. Once received it can take about 2 weeks to process before the verification is sent out.
I am applying for a license and have completed an exam in another state. How do I get reciprocity or an exam waiver?
The North Carolina Licensing Board does not have full reciprocity with any other state. We currently have examination waiver agreements with South Carolina, Tennessee, Louisiana, Georgia, and Mississippi (see details regarding exam waivers). You will need to complete the new application in its entirety and the board you are licensed with in the other state must complete the Examination Waiver form included in the application packet. The application and waiver must be submitted together.
License Renewal
How do I renew my license?
To renew your license, you will need to go to www.ncclic.org and log into or create your license account. Once logged into your account, you will need to go to the "Renewal" section where you can complete the renewal application.
How do I fill out the financial statement?
Please follow the instructions on the application. For the financial statement information, you may either upload a balance sheet from a financial software reflecting the licensed entity's required working capital or net worth depending on the limitation of the license OR check the statement of affirmation, provide the as of date of the financial affirmation and provide the name of the person acting on behalf of the licensee. If choosing the statement of affirmation option there is no requirement to submit anything additional.
I cannot enter the date for the attestation statement or qualifier date of birth?
The date field functions differently depending on which web browser you are using. If you are using Microsoft Edge, after selecting the date you must press the check button in the bottom left of the dropdown before it locks the information into place. With Chrome and Firefox, you can just type the date into the field, and it will format itself.
It is saying that all qualifiers must verify their employment status, what do I do?
Before a license can be renewed, all qualifiers must verify their continued association with the license. On the bottom of the "Renewal at a Glance" page there is a section for license qualifier verifications. The "Renewal at a Glance" page is the first page you see anytime you start or continue a renewal application. There are three ways to verify employment.
- Set as Owner: If the qualifier is the owner of the licensed entity they can be set as owner. This will complete their verification.
- Quick Verify Email: You can send the qualifier a quick verify email. This will send them an email with a link to a page where they can check the box to verify their employment with the license.
- Qualifier Accounts: A qualifier can log into their online qualifier account through www.ncclic.org and go to the renewal section. There they can check to box to verify their employment with the licensee.
How do I remove a qualifier from my license?
To remove a qualifier from a license you will need to send a letter signed by the president/owner of the license indicating the name on the license, the license number, the name of the qualifier, and they date of their disassociation from the license. This letter can be emailed to email@example.com. It can take 24 to 48 hours to process before it reflects on the online account for license renewal.
Can I get a paper application?
No. Paper applications are no longer being provided.
How do I set up a qualifier account?
To set up a qualifier account the qualifier must be invited to create their account by the license account. The manager of the online license account will need to log in and go to the qualifier section. From there they can send invite emails to the qualifiers. In the email there will be a link that will allow the qualifier to create their online account.
How do I increase the limitation on my license?
Limitation changes cannot be processed with a renewal application. To increase your license limitation, you will need to download and print the Application for Increase in Limitation available at our website (Get Application). You will need to complete the application for increase and submit with it a copy of an audited financial statement or the surety bond.
How do I decrease the limitation on my license?
Requests for decrease in limitation must be processed in writing prior to completing the online renewal application. The written request must be signed by the president/owner of the license and include the name on the license, license number, and request a decrease in limitation specifying which limit is desired. Once received and processed, it can take up to 48 hours before the decrease request reflects on NCCLiC for renewal.
What does it mean when a company is Administratively Dissolved or has its Certificate of Authority Revoked?
An annual report must be filed every year with the North Carolina Secretary of State (NCSOS) to maintain your company's status to lawfully operate in the State of North Carolina. If the proper paperwork is not filed with the NCSOS, the company's Certificate of Authority status is changed by the NCSOS to reflect that the Certificate of Authority is Administratively Dissolved (for NC corporations) or Certificate of Authority Revoked (for foreign corporations). To restore the status to reflect it is in good standing with the NCSOS you will need to contact the NC Secretary of State at 919-841-5400 or www.sosnc.gov. The company's status will be updated when all requirements set forth by the NCSOS are satisfied.
What does it mean when a company is under a Revenue Suspension?
A revenue suspension is issued by the North Carolina Department of Revenue indicating tax filings are missing from their records. To determine what corrections or filings are required, you will need to contact the North Carolina Department of Revenue at 877-919-1819 x1120406. The company's status will be updated when all requirements set forth by the NC Department of Revenue are satisfied.
Online Licensing
How do I reset/change my password?
To reset/change your online account password you will need to click the "Forgot Password?" button below the license number and password boxes on the login pages. Follow the prompts asking for license number and verifying that you are not a robot. An email will then be sent to the primary email address of the license account with a link that will allow you to perform a password reset.
How do I change the primary email address on my account?
To change the primary email on your account you can log onto the online account. On the top bar click on "My Account" and then "Edit Profile." On that page you can put the new email information in and press the "Update" button. This will send a verification email with a link that will finalize the email change. If you do not have access to your online account, you will need to call the Board at 919-571-4183 to receive assistance from a staff member.
License Search
When looking up a license what does the number 1 mean?
When doing a license search, the 1 at the bottom of the page indicates page 1 of search results. On a successful search, the page will list license number, license name, status, and have a button for further license details. If no license entries are listed, that means there were no matches for that license name/number.
Is there any way to do an online search of contractors?
The website allows for searches of specific contractors by License Name, License Number or License County. The NCLBGC Search app available on Google Play and the Apple Store allows for searches by License Name, License Number, Address and County. To obtain a full list of active licensees or qualifiers, or more specific lists, you can submit a request for a mailing list. Mailing lists cost $25.
How do I file a complaint against a contractor?
You can request a complaint form by visiting www.nclbgc.org/complaints. You can also request a complaint form by calling the Licensing Board at 919-571-4813. If the complaint request demonstrates it falls within the jurisdictional authority of the Board, a formal complaint form will be sent. Once a completed complaint form is submitted, the Board will begin the process of investigating the complaint.
Does the contractor need a license?
The N.C.G.S. 87-1 defines a general contractor as a person, firm or corporation who manages or oversees construction projects where the cost of the project is $30,000 or greater. The State General Contractors License is not required if a project is under $30,000. Subcontractors typically operate under the license of the prime general contractor unless they are managing or overseeing a project.
What happens if a complaint is filed against me?
You will be notified and advised of the allegations filed with the Board against you. When notified you will also be provided with contact information for the investigator who has been assigned to investigate the case. You will also be asked to respond to the allegations made against you in writing and submit your response to the Board as soon as possible. The investigator may wait to contact you until after he has received your response. To expedite the investigation your cooperation is needed. (NCAC Title 21 Chapter 12A .0701 and NCAC Title 21 Chapter 12A .0702)
Is the complaint public information that remains with my license?
A complaint is a public record. The information that remains on the license record is the resulting Board decision. A disciplinary action will be disclosed upon request.
Can I file a complaint against an unlicensed contractor?
Yes, pursuant to NC General Statutes 87-13 & 87-14 complaints can be filed and investigated by the Board for a project that is $30,000 or more and involves an unlicensed contractor. If evidence to support an allegation of unlicensed general contracting is discovered during an investigation the Board may seek injunctive action in the Superior Court.
Can you require the contractor to fix my problems?
No, the Board has no authority to require a contractor to make repairs or make reimbursement of funds.
Can the Board impose a fine or a penalty?
No, the Board has no specific authority to impose civil fines or penalties.
Can the Board help get my money back?
No, the Board does not have authority to require a contractor to reimburse a consumer. The consumer would need to take legal action through the courts to recover funds or property.
Does the Board represent the homeowner or the contractor?
Neither. The Board has specific authority over the license and the examination credential for the qualifier. When a complaint is submitted and subsequently opened by the Board it is an administrative matter between the Board and its licensee and/or qualifier. The complainant or the person who submitted the complaint is not a named party in the complaint but is a key witness for the Board during its investigation and especially in the event probable cause is found by the Board to conduct a hearing against the contractor.
Inspector/Permit Clerk
If a husband or wife is listed individually on a deed can the other apply for an Owner Builder permit?
No, only the owner can apply and serve as Owner Builder.
Can I assign my power of attorney to someone to act on my behalf as Owner Builder?
What does solely for occupancy mean relating to the owner builder exemption as referenced in G.S. 87-1(b)(2)?
Solely for occupancy is restricted to the family of a person, officers, shareholders of a firm or corporation and guests and social invitees where no consideration is received. For purposes of G.S. 87-1(b)(2) "family is defined as a spouse or other family member who lives in the same household.
Can you define the owner builder role of supervision and management?
The Owner Builder shall actively manage and superintend the project being constructed. Hire, manage, be invoiced and pay all subcontractors and suppliers. The Owner Builder will also be responsible for scheduling and being physically present for all inspections.
A homeowner completes an owner builder project. Can the homeowner start a new owner builder building permit prior to 12 months after the Certificate of Occupancy on the first owner builder project?
Theoretically a person who owns the property can apply for additional building permits as Owner Builder before 12 months has passed since completion of a previous owner builder permit. The person is still bound by the original affidavit requiring the owner to occupy and control the property for 12 months before offering it up for sale or lease.
Can a person be an owner/builder on a hotel or motel?
Provided the person owns the property and executes the Owner/Builder affidavit attesting that they will be actively managing the project including the hiring, managing and paying all subcontractors. In addition, they must attest that they will not put the property up for sale, lease or management agreement for 12 months after the issuance of a certificate of occupancy. They must also call for and be present for all inspections during construction.
When is a general contractor required for a modular home?
When the setup costs and other ancillary costs are $30,000 or more.
Is the homeowner recovery fund fee collected for commercial projects?
No, the homeowners recovery fund fee is collected only on single family attached or detached residential permits.
Is there a Homeowners Recovery Fund fee for apartment units?
How do you define project cost?
Project cost as defined by G.S. 87-10(a1) is the value of the project minus the cost of the land and ancillary improvements to the land.
How can I get a copy of our county license roster?
Submit a written request to firstname.lastname@example.com and specify which county you would like a roster for. Or you can access the Board's mobile app which is available to download at no cost on either the Google Play store for android devices or the Apple store for Apple devices.


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According to a report that is coming from a Financial Stability Committee which was set up by the German government to look into the effect of cryptocurrency on the German economy, the effect of cryptocurrency on the German economy is insignificant and does not pose a threat to Germany's financial stability. Whilst there are quite a number of reasons for this, most prominent among them are the volatility of cryptocurrency markets, the extremely high transaction costs of cryptocurrencies, and the lack of total acceptance of cryptocurrency among the German people.
The German Government Committee Believes Cryptocurrencies do not qualify as "Currencies"
The financial stability committee which was set up by the German government in addition to stating some of the basic flaws of digital currencies and giving reasons why they do not pose a threat to the financial stability of the German economy has also described cryptocurrencies as objects of speculations. According to this committee, cryptocurrencies do not qualify to be called "currencies", rather, they should be called "tokens". The reasons for this are quite simple, digital currencies cannot be used as a means to store value, they cannot be used as a measure of calculation, and they cannot play the role of a means of regular payment. With this perceived weaknesses that are associated with cryptocurrencies, it has been reported by the financial stability committee that cryptocurrencies are not a threat to the financial stability of Germany.
The Financial Stability Committee is still monitoring the Development of "Crypto-tokens"
As it stands, the committee that was set-up by the German government has concluded that in the meantime, "crypto-tokens" do not threaten the German financial stability. In spite of this, this committee has continued to keep an eye on the further development of digital currencies in the German economy. According to this committee, the reason for the continuous monitoring of the cryptocurrency development in German is "the connection to the traditional financial system could become tighter in the future, for example, if the trading of crypto-token derivatives on recognized stock exchanges, such as Bitcoin futures contracts, establish themselves in the segment. The Committee will, therefore, monitor further developments, but currently sees no reason to intervene for macro-prudential reasons".
This is not the first time that it is being reported by the German Financial Stability Committee that cryptocurrencies are not a factor in the German financial system. The first time this statement was made was sometime in early June. This therefore implies that this statement can be trusted.


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The Sarasota County School Board heard public opinion yet again on whether to implement new trans-inclusive bathroom policies countywide at the March 1 board meeting.
The community has been divided on the issue since the school board first heard public debate on the subject at the Feb. 2 board meeting. A Feb. 16 workshop left the board divided on whether or not to implement the policy leading to a request from them to hear more public discussion.


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The Forum for Democratic Change Woman MP for Kampala Nabilah Naggayi Sempala has spoken out about the state of affairs in general politics. Especially after the FDC Reshuffle within the 10th Parliament, where most of the loyalists to previous Party President Gen. Mugisha Muntu have been outcast and other people have been assigned roles within the shadow government. However, this has not gone without questions or even discussions. As the decisions to do so, has been done by the FDC Party President Patrick Oboi Amuriat. Which is a total normal procedure and has been done by the FDC for ages now. Therefore, the silent force and not so viable MP, Nabilah shows up to scene.
She is not the cleanest MP within the FDC, even during campaigns before the General Election in 2016. She campaigned both with Amama Mbabazi and Kizza Besigye. Seemingly, whenever the big-man was in town, she had to have support of both. Which is in itself weird and also disloyal. No-one should forget that. Maybe, that is why she is concerned about the state of affairs.
"The current state of our nation political health is majorly caused by the willingness of most people to listen to lies especially those who are passionate about party politics and will be quick to rationalize or diminish the seriousness of lies told by a member of the political party they support, but will be merciless toward any member of the opposing political party caught telling a lie of any kind. I strongly believe that all of the problems facing Uganda can be traced to people's collective choice to embrace Lies. But even though they will claim not to like lying, they continue to tolerate the people and institutions that do the lying so long as none of the specific lies they tell happens to greatly disadvantage or displease them personally; But in the confines of their homes and amongst close friends or family; they embarrassingly admit that the Leader of FDC has lied on several occasions or that President Museveni has not been exactly truthful to Ugandans! Over to you, Ugandans! When will "LYING" be faced and confronted straight in the FACE? Whatever is eating up FDC is the same eating up NRM! Dishonesty!" (Nabilah Naggayi Sempala, 10.08.2018).
If there is someone who is electioneering or trying to finesse herself in Uganda. Nabilah is one of them. Especially if there is coins or loyalty points to get out of it. This is happening now, she is trying to forge a better pattern and make herself viable. Not that she had done that when it came to Age Limit or possible Land Amendments. You wouldn't hear her speak or utter a word, but when its mere political splits or political infighting. She shows up like hunger strikes. Nabilah have to get that bread and this is how she gets her butter.
Nabila N. Sempala has done this and will continue to pursuit this way. Because her messaging is lack-luster and needs a political sponsor to get pass anything. Her character is coning and will look for someone to carry her. That she blames both FDC and Museveni of lying is to cover all bases. Both her FDC base, but also show wits. What falls flat, is the lack of implying, who is lying and what lie?
Is it that the FDC are trying to forge fresh MPs within the Parliament and foster their talents? Is that the FDC branch of Muntu is being faced out? The NRM lies constantly, that is their bread and butter, the one you are also trying to score point on. What is drive there? Museveni lies all the time and false promises is his livelihood. So what is your point there?
Nabilah is electioneering and trying to finesse herself again. Nsereko bangs for bucks, Nabilah gives loyalty for bucks. Let see where the buck stops for her, maybe she will change party to before next election. She was part of Mbabazi before going back to Besigye in 2015. Let see if she pulls of the same sort of stunt in 2020 before the 2021. Peace.
Abed is hungry, very hungry, his plate is empty; therefore he seeks relevance in the misty world of cronies and opportunists. Abed Bwanika, the People's Development Party (PDP) leader and long-time running President Candidate is seeking to become relevant again. He has been missing the spotlight and being in the window of opportunity since the Campaigns and General Election of 2016. He is now defending the Kiggundu math-class and the cooking of the numbers of the Electoral Commission. He is accepting the assault on the freedoms of the people, the blockade of internet and social-media, even transfer of mobile money, the police detaining and charging opposition politicians like they we're the mob. That is what Bwanika this week is accepting.
Therefore, you know he does it seek relevance, because he knows he will fall into oblivion, into a misty fog of grey goose and sluts. He will not be anyone of concern anymore, he is now a nobody, who at some point ran for Presidency, but is now just a common citizen, which is the reality that Bwanika cannot stomach. Beecause Bwanika want to be someone and cannot figure out how to be that. That is why he is defending the General Election of 2016. Even if he knows he is losing. That is what Bwanika is doing, he defending his loss and trying to capture the losses. So he can get a win out of nothing.
It is ironic speaking about the love of the Republic, rule of law and democracy, when he is defending voter rigging, police brutality, arbitrary arrests and illegal detentions of opposition politicians. Maybe if he spent as much time under house-arrest as Besigye or behind bars like FDC Activists, he would have seen the world a bit differently. However, the ignorance of Bwanika is clear. It is open and he is putting salt in the wounds.
That is because he wants to eat, he wants to have plenty, and he has seen how Beti Kamya and the likes are eating, and enjoying life under the wings of the President. He want to be covered like them. Not walking in the wilderness without any cover. Bwanika needs his guiding star and wants his envelopes too.
So with in mind, I don't blame him, he wants to eat and there is not so many ways to do it. Unless, he wants put in work or give the president a handshake to run a market in Kampala. Bwanika wants to be head honcho, but knows that has to be in accordance with the President. That is why he has suddenly moved in this way. He knows that and we who follows the politics of the lands knows that.
It is not like I want to jinx it, but if he would get appointed to some random outpost or mere lack of importance within the administration. He would take it and kiss the ring. Because he want to get paid without any accountability. Bwanika wants relevance; he wants to be in the spotlight and properly paid!
That is why he is suddenly defending the General Election of 2016, even when he deep in his heart. He knows he is wrong. Because he is hungry and wants eat, he is tired of beans; he wants meat and a decent salary. Peace.
The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) dropped today a report on the first 100 days of Patrick Oboi Amuriat as the Party President. This is a transparent and open move, to show what is happening behind the scenes, also show what they are doing at Najjanankubi Headquarters. It isn't just mere hearsay, but recorded for the future to back-into the promises made and the building of party organization. This show resiliance, but also strength in the midst of oppression.
The paragraph that catched my eye was this one:
"Review of the initiatives on 2016 Election Audit process
A number of development partners and donor agencies have been met to highlight what went wrong in the Presidential elections of 2016. The failure of government to implement recommended electoral reforms and the rushed and forceful amendment of the constitution were addressed to the country's
partners. The Party is persuaded about the reluctance by Mr. Museveni to agree to an Audit of the 2016 Presidential elections outcome. Whereas we are open to dialogue, we wish to maintain our demand that this will only be based on the Audit of 2016 Presidential Election being on top of the Agenda" (FDC, P: 10, 2018).
After a hurdle of an election, a rigged affair with a math question, a questionable equation that doesn't fit the numbers. That is what the Electoral Commission dropped in favor of the National Resistance Movement and the President for Life Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. Therefore, the lines here from the FDC. Says a lot about the stalemate, that the lacking care and the forced changes of the Constitution with the Amendment, that gave him life presidency. That has been more vital for the regime, than making sure there is provisions for free- and fair election.
The FDC knows that the NRM will not audit or have serious look into the General Election and the Presidential Election of 2016, because the NRM knows what the result will be. Therefore, the agenda of the FDC will not change the matter. The ghost of the past will come out and scare Museveni in his sleep. He has stolen and rigged a victory. That the donor agencies and development partners have gotten information is fine, but they are still supporting and working directly with the NRM. They have not stopped being partners with Museveni, even if they know that he has stolen it. The NRM rigged it and took the Republic for a ride.
The wish for dialogue with Musevni, will only end-up in fashion of Nairobi-talks of the past. Museveni will never accept to lose, he might play, but he will end on top. If not there isn't anything in it for him. The President is only in it if he gets to eat and be the king. If the President isn't king, than he will not accept anything. He knows that it was rigged and it was rigged on his orders. Therefore, an audit cannot happen, because then the obvious rigging will be exposed.
So, POA and FDC can wish for dialogue on this, but they are losing the premise. I think they know that, but it shows character that it is mentioned nevertheless. Peace.
Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) – 'OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT – 100 DAYS' (19.03.2018)
If you believed the Age Limit fight and votes of 2017 was for the betterment of the Republic. Sorry brother, your so wrong, the celebration in Kigoba today is made for the 317 Members of Parliament, who voted for the Raphael Magyezi Bill. They are celebrating the life president of Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. This happens the same week the ruling party sacked dozens of staff. They can afford a grand party and start a second referendum for the President. They are now planning to change the constitution again, this time to add the Presidential Terms from 5 years to 7 years.
Therefore, the party is in the constituency of the Deputy Cheif Whip Ruth Nankabirwa, who led the removal of the article 102(b). Now she will led the change of the article 105(1). The National Resistance Movement, should just be honest, that all of them just serve one purpose. Working for the master and the President by all means. Not for democracy or for principals. Because Museveni has broken all his promises and pledges. This party proves that the NRM are broke this week, but can afford to slaughter 25 cows and pay buses for the MPs there.
They are now wishing Museveni Non-Stop and preparing for a new referendum, that fits the paradigm of the President again. Instead of age of the President, it is now the length of his term. They cannot put this on the age or the decisions, they are now countering it because they gave themselves longer terms. The 317 Members of Parliament has now a term lasting 7 years, instead of 5 years. Which should be long enough to be able to make a difference. However, they need longer time to be corrupted and work under Museveni.
So this party, is "Align and Arrive" campaign are yet another way of extending Museveni, just like they did themselves. It follows protocol that they work for him and not for the Republic. You know there is local problems in Kiboga Sub County NRM Chairman Stephen Matovu has asked for the president to buy a motorcycle for him. While the LC 3 Chairman of Kiboga Hajji Sulaiman Ssekiwunga has asked for a new house and car, after that has been torched. Therefore, the NRM and the State House maybe has to cover for their poltical affiliations has cost in the region.
Hope the bribes, the congratulations and the praise of themselves, to make sure Museveni can be for life. President Museveni are bashing and letting them praise it, because this is all making it seem like the party celebrates itself and accomplishment. Instead, it makes them look like they are catering even more to him. Because the NRM wouldn't be there and have this event if it wasn't for Museveni. The whole thing is that they won a "victory" for Museveni and used all means to do so.
The Victory Bash, is really just showing how the minions are working all for Museveni and his agenda. Not for making the republic better or give it better governance. That comes second or third. What comes first is Museveni and his needs. To say otherwise, is the second reason for this bash. It is to make sure he get 4 more years, not the change they did in 2017 to the Constitution. So they plan to alter it again, so he can become president for even longer. There no other reason for the event.
So just as these NRM MPs was getting bribes for their votes, get praise for the changes, they are now expected to move further the agenda for Museveni. To extend it even more, they are aligned to show allegiance and ready to arrive another step further for the life presidency. Because that is the goal, that the president will take his last breath as President. They want the same results as with Mugabe, that he clocked out, when he was over 90 years old. Because that is the values of the NRM, which want to be like ZANU-PF.
So do yourself a favor, stop talking about democracy and building a better Uganda. Your only serving Museveni and his agenda. Which is himself and no-one else. They are just useful props for his purpose. They are needed votes and cronies, which he can pay when needed be. The Constitution has to be altered for his narrative and not for the betterment of the republic. Therefore, the ones celebrating today, is complicit in the theft, in the taking and the total control in favor of Museveni. They are all tools who are getting used by him. So he can rule with impunity and with disgrace. Peace.
"For to be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others." – Nelson Mandela
Today is the 32nd Liberation Day or National Resistance Army/Movement Day, the day that ended the Bush-War of the 1980s in Uganda. Where President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni made his career from being a Minister and a Rebel to become the President. A position and an executive, head of state who has shown no signs of stepping down. He was supposed to be the next generation of leadership. He was the positive force in 1990s and was golden-kid for Bill Clinton on the Continent. While that has disappeared and with time his legacy has withered. Museveni has closely become all the things he fought against, he still tries to use the language and the charisma that he had in his younger days. But its all facade, it isn't the real deal. That I why I don't care to drastically demolish the whole speech.
I will just take one principal and one point of it. Because it waste of time to do more at this point of time!
"The fourth principle of the NRM is the democracy. Democracy is clear enough. Ugandan's democracy, the democracy pushed by the NRM, is much richer than anything, anybody, has attempted to do in the world, other than the ancient Greeks who produced direct democracy, in the City States. We have empowered women, the youth, the workers, the disabled, the soldiers, etc. The NRM democracy must be kukyenuura-based through production of wealth and jobs creation. Kukyenuura means to solve a solvable need" (Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, 26.01.2018).
Well, I don't know how to start. Let's talk the steady usage of arbitrary arrests of activists, opposition party members, civilians and direct arrest of opposition leadership. Most of the opposition MPs and leaders has at some point been detained, in court and had cases going against them. The biggest opposition leaders has been charged with treason. Some has been house-arrested without warrants or court-orders for months upon end. So just by looking how the Police and Politics is intervening, you know that the democratic values of the NRM is not going skin-deep. It is more, just to have it, but not making it real.
Another point on Democratic values is to let opposition parties hold consultation meetings, even rallies during election periods and meetings in general to gain interest for their causes and pledges. Clearly, that should be natural, but the most violent and where the most police brutality appear is every time an opposition party leader has a campaign rally. There will be tear-gas, live-bullets and even civilians killed, people patching their hurt in hospitals. All this for showing up to rallies. There been brutal beatings of civilians walking around the area of an opposition rally, they could get hurt or arrested. Even if they even wasn't involved. This is just the gist of the madness of the Police Enforcement, not even putting in the measures of interrogations, confiscating of party materials, suspensions of campaigns, court orders and even closing of Party Headquarters. All of this is done, to prove that the NRM can do what they want and opposition has to fall in line. This would never happen to the NRM or his party.
Now I just pointed out the arbitrary arrests and crashing of rallies. Haven't even started on actually balloting and such. I could have continued on the assaults on Democracy with just quotes from the President in 2015 or 2016, even in 2017. He has enough and promised enough venom on the opposition to fill whole books of vomit for our ears and our minds. So, I don't care for repeating that. I don't deserve that and neither do you.
Because, the flaws of the Democracy in the Republic is to gigantic in a simple post. Museveni has made sure of that, so that he owns the Members of Parliament, he orders everything as he wants from the State House and secured Life Presidency through yet another change of the 1995 Constitution in December 2017.
So that President Museveni speaks of Democracy and having the best. He better get his mind corrected, get his vision checked and his initial understanding of democracy put under a stethoscope. Museveni has left nothing behind, but cronyism and corruption. Where he is the sole-benefactor and his family. The rest has to beg from him and they are just useful tools for his agenda.
He is the Sole-Candidate, the Sole Party and the Commander-In-Chief, he is the General and the President who doesn't let anyone succeed him. He didn't accept losing a rigged election 1980 to Dr. Milton Obote, he has since then fought himself into power in 1986. Since then rigged himself and used all means to stay in power. Therefore, he is not the fella to educate people in Democracy or Democratic values. He should be the last person. Peace.


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Monday, October 20, 2008
Mark Your Calendars for October 27 - Cop Killer's Execution Set & Appeals Are Exhausted
I've marked my calendar for October 27. That is the day that the State of GA will slip a needle into Troy Anthony Davis' arm and send him on his final journey. After 18 years and despite a PR push that rivals Mumia, the SCOTUS said "no" and the execution date is now set. It is the final act in the quest for justice for Officer Mark Allan McPhail and too long in coming...
On Sunday, DA Spencer Lawton finally broke his silence and wrote about the case in the Savannah Morning News. Mr. Lawton gave us a fact-based glimpse into the Davis case and why Davis should be put to death for Murder. Here's a few snips from Lawton's article (You can read the whole thing here)...
Crime lab tests proved that the shell casings recovered from the shooting of Michael Cooper at a party earlier in the evening were fired from the same weapon as the casings recovered from the scene of Officer Mark MacPhail's murder. Davis was convicted of shooting Cooper.
And, while it isn't physical evidence, consider the "testimony" of Officer MacPhail himself: When he comes to the rescue of a homeless man being harassed and pistol-whipped, the officer ran past Sylvester Coles on his way to catch Davis. This makes Davis the only one of those two with a motive to shoot Officer MacPhail.
Yet these affidavits were not offered in a motion for new trial until eight days before the first scheduled execution in 2008 seventeen years after Davis' conviction. If this affidavit evidence was so compelling, why didn't they rush to seek a new trial in 2003 when they had most of the affidavits they now rely upon? Or collect those affidavits earlier?
Each of the now-"recanting" witnesses was closely questioned at trial by lawyers representing Davis, specifically on the question whether they were in any way pressured or coerced by police in giving their statements or testimony. All denied it.
The affidavits, in various combinations, had already been reviewed by 29 judges in seven different types of review, over the course of 17 years, before Tuesday's ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court.
Justice was delivered in Chatham County Superior Court 18 years ago by a jury of Troy Anthony Davis' peers. And on October 27th, the final gavel will drop in this case of wanton and deliberate murder of police officer. A man who was attempting to stop a savage beating of a homeless man by a thug who had already shot one person earlier in the evening. Troy Anthony Davis made a conscious decision to stand over Officer McPhail and shoot the mortally wounded officer in the face - while Officer McPhail's service revolver was still snapped into its holster.
Nothing will bring Mark Allan McPhail back to his family and loved ones. But Officer Mark Allan McPhail's life was cut short by Troy Anthony Davis and justice will finally be served.
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Best Motovlogging Setup 2020 – Camera, Microphone and Mounts
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Jon Olsson: Camera Equipment Set-up
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Zoella Camera Equipment Set-up
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PewDiePie's Recording Equipment Set-Up
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A Holiday Tradition of Collaboration
Holiday traditions bring warmth and togetherness to the winter season. In their long-standing tradition, Kiehl's continues the annual Limited Edition Charitable Holiday Collection artist collaboration to do just that. This year, the family-founded skincare brand selected Andrew Bannecker as the artist to illustrate their campaign to help end hunger, and it's the whimsical festivity that we've all been waiting for.
Andrew's signature use of bright and vivid colors illustrate these quirky characters, evoking the festive spirit throughout this collaboration for the holidays. But the collection raises more than just awareness. During a segment on her daytime talk show, Ellen Degeneres featured the project and announced that 100% of the net profits will be used to provide over 1 million meals to Feeding America.
Inspired by the spirit of holiday collaborations, Bernstein & Andriulli brought some of our artists together. Creative studio Bewilder gave life to the otherwise 2D characters from the Kiehl's campaign. In this short holiday message, you can meet some of the illustrations Andrew featured throughout the collection and share in the holiday cheer.
From all of us at B&A, we hope you have a great holiday season.


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I was up on the edge of the Salisbury plain one hot summer's day in the '70s when I drove past a dead badger lying by the side of a narrow country lane. Normally, I always stopped to check that 'dead' badgers really were dead but this time, because of a tight deadline, I didn't. Two days later a neighbour arrived on my doorstep and said, "I've found an injured badger not far away. Can you help?"
Working as a wildlife cameraman for the BBC's Natural History Unit, I'd developed a bit of a reputation around home for being someone to turn to in a 'wildlife emergency' – maybe because I'd looked after some captive-bred owls that I was filming. After that people started bringing me all sorts of injured animals to rehabilitate.
We got into my car and he directed me towards the spot. As the minutes passed my heart began to sink: we were heading to the same lane where I'd seen the dead badger. Soon we reached the exact place and I realised to my horror that in my rush to get to my appointment, I had probably driven past an injured animal not a dead one. If it was the same one, it had somehow managed to crawl to the bottom of a damp ditch tangled with dock and nettles a few feet from where I'd seen it two days before. I fetched an old coat from the car, put it over its head and picked it up apprehensively. But there was not the faintest growl; other than a slight wriggle, there was no protest. I put it in the back of the car as gently as I could and drove home.
Once there, I carried the badger still wearing its headdress into the kitchen. I put it down and realised straight away that 'it' was a she – her nipples were full of milk, which meant that she had cubs. I took the coat off her head and watched carefully to see how bad her injuries were. She could move a little but her back feet were dragging behind her. How had she survived two long hot days in that condition?
I gave her some water in a deep, heavy bowl and she thrust her whole head underwater to drink and drink – and drink. At times, I took the bowl away so she wouldn't drink too much too fast. I then rang my vet who asked me to bring her in straight away.
Once again, I covered her head with a coat, picked her up, hoisted her into the back of my car and off we set. The vet and I watched her crawl around the surgery dragging her back legs behind her. It was clear a car had hit her but luckily the wheels hadn't gone over her. Instead the vet reckoned something underneath the car had hit her spine and he thought the spinal cord was probably undamaged but bruised. He suggested that I keep her contained and feed her since the chances of her improving were very good.
I took her back home, fixed up a bed of straw on the concrete floor of a large shed and let her be. That night, I went to the sett that was closest to the accident site and waited to see if there were any cubs. The hours passed slowly. Eventually an adult male emerged, followed soon after by two large cubs that looked old enough to last without their mother's milk. The three went off to forage together and I felt a rush of relief. One less thing to worry about.
Every day, I brought food to her front end and cleaned up around her back end. Not once did she show any signs of alarm or try to threaten me. I like to think that after a day or two, she even became quite pleased to see me – in an accepting badger-kind of way. As the weeks passed, she began to move around more and more. Five weeks after I'd brought her home, I woke up early one morning to the sounds of energetic scratching on the sides of the shed. She was up and about, trotting from one side of the shed to the other, trying to get out.
I rang the vet and he agreed that it was time for me to take my 'dead' badger home. So I popped her into a large cage trap and drove back at dusk to a badger trail not far from the sett near where she'd been found and let her go. She pottered off and I'd like to say that she looked back at me but she didn't. No matter. I'm left with the striking memory of a shy, nocturnal animal with every reason to fear people that had let me manhandle her without any alarm or threat even when in pain. Her fortitude, stoicism, patience – whatever you want to call it – was remarkable. It was also a wake-up call. I have never driven past another badger by side of the road since then without stopping to checking if it really was dead.


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I fell and broke my knee nine years ago. My doctor told me then that I would need a knee replacement in five years, so I am living and walking on borrowed time. Last night on NBC Nightly News, we learned that Brian Williams required knee replacement surgery which reportedly costs from $27,000 to $70,000 depending on local prices. Not very competitive are they. And one can't go shopping for insurance either since insurers don't cover pre-existing conditions. The healthcare insurers and the healthcare industry put their customers between a rock and a hard place. What I care about is the bottom line, how much will knee surgery cost me after Medicare and secondary insurance have paid the majority of the costs? That is what concerns me most and not knowing is causing me to postpone surgery as long as I can.
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Client: Openwide Costal
Venue: The Pavillion Theatre Cromer
The Pavilion Theatre is now the only Theatre at the end of a Pier that produces an in-house show every summer and winter season. The Cromer Pier Show is one of the few true live variety shows in Britain, showcasing live variety acts at their best.
The Theatre has approx. 500 seats making for an intimate experience but drawing quality acts who always enjoy returning to the stage here. The shows provide you with an eclectic blend of great pop music, breath taking West End ballads, speciality acts and humour from top comedians.
In the past there have been many now familiar names developing their careers in Cromer, including Bradley Walsh and Steve Hewlett, the hilarious and fabulously entertaining ventriloquist, who made it to the finals on Britain's Got Talent 2013. The Cromer Pier Show is nationally famous as an "incubator" for true, quality talent for dancers, singers, actors, magicians, comedians and other variety acts so, by coming to one of our shows, you could be seeing the stars of the future…
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The two and a half hour show is programmed over a 24 hour period with a tech and dress rehearsal. Add a second show that runs in parallel to the mix and it is a very intense few days work.
This is one of the special shows to work on and we are very proud to have been involved and support the production over the past twelve years.
We are delighted to have been asked to continue working on the show for Openwide Productions as they have won a new contract with North Norfolk District council.


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Monday's work
I was working on another project and found these photos in Google Photos and thought I'd see if I could share them here. When the photo appears you view the rest by clicking on the arrows on the right and left. These shots are from 2015. Enjoy.
Garden Tour
From castles to flowers. On Saturday I attended the Garden Tour at White City, SK. It was amazing. A lot of time and love was spent creating the spaces on disaplay. I'm attaching a few photos to give you an idea what I saw.
Creative Play
I've added a new page. It contains photos that had been altered in a software program. Please have a look at the Creative page, you will meet some of my friends. Cash and Tango aka The Boys, accompany me on a lot of my adventures. Your comments are always welcome!


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To the People Who Won't Accept There Is No Cure for My Illness
Here's how the conversation usually goes: you ask if there's a cure for what ails me. I tell you the truth: No. There isn't. There's no magic pill, or special diet, or supplement from a late-night infomercial, or wizard of a doctor who can resolve this. And that's anathema.
All at once, we're arguing. I must be wrong, you say. I'm not motivated enough. I could do X, Y and Z if I just tried. I am giving up. I don't know that it's incurable, or that I will end up with the side effects I've mentioned. You have a rejoinder for every single fact I try to tell you. And by the end of the phone call or visit, I have given up: on being able to trust that I can speak openly with you.
Let's be real: when a friend or loved one tells you they have an illness that will never go away, it isn't an easy conversation. When they tell you that said condition may – or will – eventually kill them, it can be terrifying.
But we need to talk about it without being constantly debated, friends. Really.
The idea of incurable illness itself doesn't compute a lot of the time. In our society, many people seem to genuinely believe that being sick means that you are either going to a) get well soon; b) die quickly. Having a condition that lingers and disables you for decades, or one that takes you on a progressively downhill journey until it kills you, isn't congruent with those beliefs. And let's not even get started on the concept of good days and invisible illnesses – if you look physically "healthy" or have had a day of fun, many people think your illness has magically evaporated.
Thus, for a lot of people, it seems it's easiest, and most comforting, to pretend that incurable illnesses aren't real. That their loved one is merely exaggerating or being dramatic. That what they're telling you just isn't true. That you're not potentially going to lose someone you care about or see them engaged in a seemingly endless maelstrom of pain and illness. The five stages of grief are real, and if you care for someone with an incurable illness, you may very well need to go through that cycle of denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance yourself.
Here's the thing, though: your response may mean the difference between losing your loved one now, or later. I know it's hard to deal with this, but it doesn't go away if you ignore it. It just means your loved one might go away when they stop trying to confide in you.
Having an incurable and/or progressive illness can be very frightening. If you're scared just hearing about it, imagine how we feel, living it. We might desperately need and want our loved ones to hear us and be present – to keep from abandoning us in our strange new wilderness. Wouldn't you want the same?
When loved ones fill our conversations with denials or platitudes, they might think they're being encouraging or supportive…but their words make it clear they're just not listening to a word we're saying to them. And that's not a great feeling. After a while, one becomes accustomed to the greatest hits:
"You don't know that." Guess what: actually, I do know this happens. Am I saying it's going to happen to me? No. I'm saying it's theoretically possible, which it is, so give me a break. Stop acting like I don't know about my own condition, 'K?
"That won't happen to you." This is a remix of "you don't know that." There's some ridiculous belief that if you discuss the possible outcomes of your condition, you're expecting those things to happen to you instantly. If I mention that a lot of people with my illness get specific types of cancer, that doesn't mean I want that cancer, that I believe I have it, or that I'm expecting it to show up tomorrow. I'm mentioning a possibility I have to be vigilant about.
"You're giving up." I love this one. Really love it. Except I don't. I've heard it when I've mentioned there's no cure, and the most I can hope for at this point in time is stability.
Most of my doctors have leveled with me on this point: stability is a noble goal. We don't expect things to improve significantly, but we'll do whatever we can to keep them from getting worse. On my life's chess board, I've lost most of my pawns, both rooks and a knight. But I still have the other knight, the queen and the bishops, and they can still hold off a checkmate if they land on the right squares. That might not always be the case, though.
When there's no cure, there's no cure. Say it with me: There's. No. Cure. It's not about giving up. It's not "listening to whatever the doctors tell you." Believe me, I'm checking their work and reading the medical and professional resources myself. It's about facing reality.
Would it be awesome if some hardworking researcher found a cure, or some viable long-term maintenance strategies tomorrow? Yep. Has it happened with other illnesses? Sure. Does holding out hope for a cure help some people? I'm sure it does.
Is it likely? Well, here's a little game for you: Google some random chronic illnesses. Let's start with lupus, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, RA and fibromyalgia. Go to NORD's website, too. Now count the number of conditions that have cures, or even reliable, safe and effective treatment options that work for most patients. Go back on Google and look for patient anecdotes on how difficult it is to be diagnosed, much less actually treated by an expert. Report back to me. Yeah. That's where we are, friend.
It's not "giving up" if I'm not sitting there singing, "The sun will come out tomorrow." I'm obviously still here. I'm learning about my illnesses. I'm getting on with life as best I can. But I'm not going to delude myself by ignoring where things currently stand for me.
"Think positive." Oh, no, you didn't. We've been through this before, darlings. You seem to think that saying something has no cure shows some level of pessimism, but it's just the truth. I could smile all day like the Cheshire Cat, and that would still be the case.
Would you prefer it if I lied to you in the interest of putting a "positive" spin on things? I mean, sure, I could tell you everything's fine, and there's a readily available cure. I could refrain from mentioning my illness to you altogether. Hey, if I'm not entirely comfortable with you, that's what I'm doing already. However, if I've actually leveled with you on this, it means I trust and respect you enough to let you know exactly what's happening with me. Please don't throw that back in my face by accusing me of not being "positive" enough for your liking.
I'm not expecting my loved ones to immediately smile, nod and be perfectly at ease with my illness. Please tell me if you need some time to process what I've told you. Ask me to explain things more completely; I don't mind doing it. Let me know if you're afraid or having trouble with it. Go home and meditate on it (I'm not being facetious; it's a valid option). Take a walk and think it over. It's OK. Really.
But don't argue with me. Please. Just don't. Don't pretend you know my illness or current situation better than I do. Don't refuse to believe me, or to understand the meaning of the word "incurable." It won't change anything. I need to be able to tell you what's going on in my world without being dismissed or debated.
Believe in me, and be present. It's real and it's happening to me, whether you accept it or not.
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