All I know, from personal experience, is that you cannot begin to live until you forgive others and yourself. Then it is possible to help another person in need, homeless, ill, abused, hungry, anyone in need of compassion and help. Then you become part of the solution instead of part of the problem. It is up to you. It would be interesting to see how your art would change. Question: Is this game the way you control?

Hmm. The question for control is the answer I would say. If one takes control while being busy with other stuff, past or present doesn't matter, it will end in more chaos... Instead of trying to control something it is easier to adapt to situations. control about life is always more illusionary as there are so damn many factors that are just out of anyone's control but important for what happens in your life. - I still stick to what I said already: take your chance if it is within range, but otherwise sit back and try to keep cool. "Cool" means not being blinded by hate for example. But... You should never blame yourself for anything. It is a good thing to try not to blame others and it's also a big effort sometimes. And for fucks sake, better "run away" if you can not stand something than destroying yourself by trying to stand it. While away, you may find an approach that works better for your situation. The environment often is a big factor among the things that keep people from changing something bigger in their lifes. Anyways, hugs and V Chris.

Agree with all the above, it's your decision. And your life is not wasted, you're still very young and life can progress and open new doors if you allow yourself to open up to the potential for change. I have to say I like this image Yo, a lot.

Sometimes it seems that the world is closing in around you. What can you do to stop it? Can it be stopped? Is it in your power to make it stop? Is it your fault that it is happening to you? Has everyone simply closed thier eyes to your you and your problems? If you scream will it stop? Will anyone hear it? Will anyone care if they do? We all mill around everyday like ants with a purpose and a direction but no free thought. In this process we tend to not see what is going on around us everyday, every moment. We have forgotten many of those who are left behind and we simply move on with our lives and do our best to close our eyes to the attrocity that this lifestyle seems to create. OPEN YOUR DAMN EYES AND SEE WHAT HELL IS, IT SURROUNDS YOU EVERYWHERE THAT YOU GO! GREAT IMAGE!

I can't help wondering, the guys who tortured the homeless man,.......who do they blame?

Rather than deal directly with the above as this venue is inadequate to meaningful response - as it might possibly be in a gallery or over coffee situation.... So few who post here have anything to say that work like this just smacks one in the face. EXCEPTIONAL.