Peaceandlove67 Article: True Friends See Past Your Scars Part 10

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True Friends See Past Your Scars Part 10

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It was January, and the school tahun picked back up. Glenn was still on crutches, but he was doing better. At one point, we saw some bullies picking on the new kid. Glenn said, "Come on. Let's get those bullies away from her." I said, "Good idea! I can't just stand and watch someone get bullied." The poor girl was already in the floor. The bullies were ready to beat her. Glenn berkata to the bullies, "Back off! I've got crutches, and I'm not afraid to use them!" The bullies backed away. I helped the girl to her feet. "Are anda okay?" I asked. She said, "Yeah. Thanks for standing up for me." I said, "You're welcome. I'm Autumn." Glenn said, "And I'm her friend, Glenn." She said, "I'm Joann." Through the remainder of the year, Glenn and I became good Friends with Joann. I even invited her to spend a night with me during the spring. At one point, we played Hide and Seek in the forest. I was counting, while she was looking for a place to hide. Suddenly, I heard her scream. I ran in the direction I heard the scream coming from, (I may not have the best eyesight, but I have excellent hearing). I found Joann sitting on the ground. She was crying. I asked, "Joann, are anda okay?" She said, "No, a snake bit me." I could see the wound. It looked terrible. I was scared, but I knew I needed to be calm to help her. Neither of us could drive then. We were still kids. In fact, I was barely a teenager. Joann's parents were out of town, so my aunt and uncle drove us to the hospital. On the way there, Joann fell asleep, despite my efforts to keep her awake. I was afraid she wasn't going to wake up, but she did. I waited anxiously in the waiting room with my aunt and uncle. I told them, "I hope she'll be okay. I can't lose her. She's the only friend I have besides Glenn." Thankfully, Joann was okay. The snake that bit her wasn't venomous. The wound was cleaned and patched up. When we settled in the bed, I said, "Joann, I was really scared I was going to lose anda today." She said, "But anda did a good job at keeping calm." I said, "I had to in order to help you." I was happy to know I had helped a friend and that she was all right. During the summer, I was wearing shorts, and Glenn noticed the scars on my leg. He asked how I got them, but I dodged the question. I just wasn't ready to admit that I cut myself to him at the time. I think he understood, too.

RetroRock64, 80smusiclover1 and 1 other like this

ChiliPepperLuv That's a beautiful chapter. You helped someone in need. I am glad your best friend understood that you weren't ready to talk about the fact you practiced self-harm. He is a good friend.

80smusiclover1 I'm happy for that, too.

Rubyrings Yes, and I'm happy that you helped other people who needed a friend.

RetroRock64 Me too!

Peaceandlove67 How could I not? People who need a friend should get one.

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The Wilde Adventures Chapter XI

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Starting Out
After we formed our band, we decided on what to name the band. We finally settled on The Devil Wants Peace. It was ironic and shouted out to rock haters. We then decided to start recording our first album. Uncle Bob's friend, Ben, agreed to be our producer. After the recording sessions, I noticed that I was having some pain in my right side. Stan asked, "John, are anda all right?" I said, "I'm just fine. Why?" He said, "You look like you're in pain." I said, "Yeah, I'm having a little pain in my right side. I guess it's where I fell down the stairs this morning." He said, "Look,...

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The Wilde Adventures Chapter X

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Ready to Rock
One day, I was strumming on my guitar. The phone rang. Uncle Bob answered it. He then said, "John, it's for you." I answered the phone. It was Peter. He asked, "Can anda and Allen come over?" I said, "I can. I don't know about Allen." Peter said, "If anda can, bring your guitars. I have a surprise for you." I said, "Okay." I went over to Allen's, and he was able to come. Allen asked, "What's the occasion?" I said, "Peter berkata that he had a surprise for us." Allen said, "I like surprises." We arrived at Peter's, and there was another guy with him. I jokingly asked, "What's Frank...

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The Wilde Adventures Chapter IX

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Graduation
The seterusnya day, I graduated from high school. Before the ceremony, I talked with Allen, Peter, and Liz. I asked, "Are anda all ready?" They all said, "Yes." Peter asked, "Are anda ready?" I said, "Ready as I'll ever be!" During the ceremony, we all made animal noises, even though we were told not to. Maybe it was immature, but Mr. Ross was just asking for it when he said, "Don't make animal noises during graduation." He should have known that's what everyone would do. During his speech, he said, "You've been waiting for this for the past seventeen years, atau eighteen for some of you."...

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The Wilde Adventures Chapter VIII

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Sometimes anda Have to Stand Up to Authority
One day, I was sitting in a tree. I just felt like doing it for some reason. A few minit later, Allen and Peter came by. The original reason for them coming was so that Peter could tunjuk me his skills on the bass. When he saw me in the tree, he asked, "What are anda doing, mate?" I said, "Sitting in a tree." Allen asked, "Why are anda sitting in a tree?" I said, "I just felt like it." I admit that it was quite fun, at least until a bird pooped on me. I said, "Okay, that's disgusting. I'm coming down now." Unfortunately, I slipped coming down. Allen...

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The Wilde Adventures Chapter VII

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Getting Into Mischief
All too soon, it was time to start school again. Allen and I had a couple of classes together, but the one I remember, that I wish I could forget, is English class. Our teacher, Mr. Goodman, was an alcoholic. He would sneak alcohol in a susu carton and drink it behind his desk. He didn't really teach, which is why we didn't like him. The only thing Allen and I liked about this class was our friend, Peter. Peter could be best described as "no genius, but smart." He was best known for his Liverpoolian accent. The girls would describe him as "not as charming as the Beatles,...

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The Wilde Adventures Chapter VI

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anda Didn't Care About Me When I Was With You. Why Do anda Care About Me Now?
The seterusnya day, it was June 19, 1988, my seventeenth birthday. Allen and Liz picked out a card. Well, Liz picked out the card. Allen just signed it along with Liz. Allen said, "We don't know what anda have atau don't have, so the card was the only option." I said, "I'm fine with that. I don't expect anything fancy." Uncle Bob then came in. He said, "I've brought anda a present on my way home." I asked, "What is it?" He said, "Close your eyes, and don't peek." I closed my eyes. A few moments later, he said, "Okay, now, open...

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The Wilde Adventures Chapter V

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Finding a Way to Unwind
Later that day, I was walking down the jalan with Allen. He did most of the talking. I mostly listened. He then said, "John, you're a little quiet. What's wrong?" I said, "Nothing." He said, "I know something's wrong." I told him about my nightmare and how it forced me to get up early. Allen said, "That's a terrible nightmare." I said, "I tell myself that I'm fine, but I'm not sure if I am." He said, "You're obviously traumatized from almost being killed." I said, "Yeah." He said, "You know what anda need, a way to relax. Have anda ever tried camping?" I said, "No." He...

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The Wilde Adventures Chapter IV

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Why Do anda Expect Me to Help You? Did anda Forget What anda Have Done to Me?
It was summer, and I was sitting outside with Allen, talking about nothing. Just then, Uncle Bob called for me to come inside. When I came in, he said, "Pastor Thomas is on the phone. He asked to speak with you." I said, "Tell him I died." Uncle Bob said, "I don't think he'd fall for that." Reluctantly, I picked up the phone. "Hello," I said. Pastor Thomas said, "Hello, John. Is that you?" I said, "Yeah. Who's to know?" He said, "I'm sorry to bother you, but I need your help. Lately, I have been having trouble keeping...

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The Wilde Adventures Chapter III

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I Didn't Know We Go to the Same School
One day, I went to the local park, and I brought my gitar with me. I sang "Here Comes the Sun" sejak the Beatles. Then, somebody came up to me and started Singing along. He had long hair like me, but he had a beard, and his hair was darker than mine. He appeared to be around my age, sixteen atau so. When I finished the song, I said, "You're a good singer." He said, "Thank you. You're quite good yourself." I said, "Thanks." He asked, "Did I disturb you?" I said, "Oh, no, no, no! I Cinta it when people sing along." He smiled. After a moment of silence, he said,...

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The Wilde Adventures Chapter II

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First hari of School
It was my first hari at Redshore High School. Krismas Vacation was officially over. I was a little nervous about my new school mates, fearing that I wouldn't be accepted, telah diberi my treatment in Devil's Garden. The kids of Redshore were friendly to me, atau so it seemed. At the end of the day, some of them said, "Hey, John, slide down the rails of the staircase." I was afraid that I would hurt myself, and I initially refused. One of them said, "Come on! It'll make anda cool." Of course, I wanted to be cool, I mean, who wouldn't? I attempted it, but I unfortunately slipped off...

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The Wilde Adventures Chapter I

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Introduction
It was my first hari in Redshore, California. It was December 26, 1987. Because of all the abuse I was taking in Devil's Garden, I decided to live with my uncle, Bob. Uncle Bob worked at the local bar, Alien Slim. It was usually just me in the house. Uncle Bob never married, never had children, and didn't even have a girlfriend. He never had pets, either, for he was allergic. Luckily, I didn't alih to Redshore empty-handed. I brought my gitar and my extensive record collection with me. Thanks to Pastor Thomas, I no longer had my dog, Beatle. My only solace was my record collection,...

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But Rock and Roll is Evil? Part VI

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What a Way to Spend Christmas
It was Krismas Day. It had snowed, and the ground was covered in snow. After Krismas dinner, John decided to take his dog for a walk. Along the way, he encountered Pastor Thomas. John knew that Pastor Thomas saw him and politely said, "Hello." Pastor Thomas said, "Hello, John." John continued walking. Pastor Thomas asked, "What are anda doing sejak yourself at this hour? Aren't anda afraid someone will try to punish anda for your sin?" John said, "No." Pastor Thomas said, "Well, anda should be afraid, very afraid." John looked confused. Pastor Thomas reached in his...

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But Rock and Roll is Evil? Part V

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Go Cut Your Hair!
One day, John decided to go to the park to spark change in Devil's Garden. He thought that maybe his plan would work in the park. It obviously wasn't going to work at the church. With his mother's permission, he went to the park with his guitar. He stood near the statue of the town's founder and sang a song that he wrote called "Brainwashed sejak Corruption." Unfortunately, the song did not get any praise. His school mates, save for Randall, began throwing rocks at him. They even shouted, "Go cut your hair!" John begged them to stop. He cried out, "This is not a message of hatred!...

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But Rock and Roll is Evil? Part IV

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What Do I Do When I'm Having a Bad Day?
On their way to one of their classes, Randall asked John how his plan worked out. John said, "Things didn't go very well." Randall noticed John's black eye. "Holy smokes!" He cried. "What happened to your eye?" John said, "Promise me that you'll keep this between us." Randall said, "I promise." John said, "My mom hit me with her purse." Randall said, "That's terrible. Does it hurt?" John said, "Yeah, it hurts." Randall said, "You really need to consider getting away from your mother." John said, "I don't really have anywhere else to go." Randall asked,...

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But Rock and Roll is Evil? Part III

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I'm Going to Change the Attitude of This Town
After school, John talked with his friend, Randall. John said, "Man, I had an interesting dream last night." Randall asked, "What was it?" John said, "John Lennon came to me and told me that I could change the world. I told him that I would start sejak changing the mentality of this town." Randall looked confused. "What are anda going to do?" He asked. John said, "I'm going to change the attitude of this town. I'm going to tunjuk them that rock and roll isn't so bad. I'll also promote peace and love." Randall's eyes got big. "Are anda crazy?!" He cried....

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But Rock and Roll is Evil? Part II

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John's Dream
One night, John had a dream. He was sitting in his bedroom, all alone. He heard a knock on the door and went to answer it. He said, "Hi. Can I help you?" The man standing at the door said, "Hello, there. I'm John Lennon." Teenaged John laughed and said, "Yeah right!" Lennon stood firm. He said, "What anda are seeing here is my spirit." John said, "If you're truly John Lennon, come in here and prove it." Lennon played the gitar and sang "Imagine." John said, "Okay, works for me." Lennon asked the boy his name. "John," he replied. After chatting for a few minutes, John said, "I knew...

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But Rock and Roll is Evil? Part I

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Outcast of Devils Garden
During the popularity of Christian rock in the 1980's, in a small town ironically called Devils Garden, lived a teen sejak the name of John Wilde. He was only sixteen, and he was totally into rock and roll. He was often shunned for his taste in music, for he was not into the Muzik of the citizens of Devils Garden. The citizens of Devils Garden considered rock Muzik "music for Satanists." John begged to differ, but he couldn't change their minds. His family was no help, either. He was a boy without a father, as his father had died in a car accident tahun earlier. John was...