When I posted his amputation photos last month, it raised quite a lot of conversation, so I’ve followed that up with an interview — click through to read that now and come back here to comment!
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472 responses to “Amputation Interview Posted”
seizure pills that make him a vegetable on the couch, so he has a choice between that or smoking pot. so he’s a legal med patient in the state of california. he has his nipples pierced by the way. which is why i had mine done. it was a a kind of a fathers day present which ended up with the piercings being rejected by my body. but i’m tired of people who do shit for attention getting felt sorry for when people do it all the time for personal reasons regardless of for show or for making themselves themselves. i started to understand that when i first read johnny tattoos interview in tattoo magazine back in my senior year of high school. he said he felt something was missing every time he looked in the mirror. that’s when i support body modification. the people who cut off their toes for themselves i can respect. i’ll respect them more than any family member because they did it for their own fucking reasons. so support the mods, not the fucking yuppy bitches who do it so they can fit into a fucking pair of shoes.
seizure pills that make him a vegetable on the couch, so he has a choice between that or smoking pot. so he’s a legal med patient in the state of california. he has his nipples pierced by the way. which is why i had mine done. it was a a kind of a fathers day present which ended up with the piercings being rejected by my body. but i’m tired of people who do shit for attention getting felt sorry for when people do it all the time for personal reasons regardless of for show or for making themselves themselves. i started to understand that when i first read johnny tattoos interview in tattoo magazine back in my senior year of high school. he said he felt something was missing every time he looked in the mirror. that’s when i support body modification. the people who cut off their toes for themselves i can respect. i’ll respect them more than any family member because they did it for their own fucking reasons. so support the mods, not the fucking yuppy bitches who do it so they can fit into a fucking pair of shoes.
I fail to see what “insight” cutting off your toes might bring. I also agree that I find it akin to cheating to have these particular disorders and hide them from your wife. I really don’t think it sounds… possible that no one would ever suspect anything. It’s self-injury just like some teenager hacking away at his forearms, and I’m not entirely convinced that it should be glorified as “modifying your body.” He must have some bad doctors in his area, to not even consider that his “bad luck” might not be.
Basically, I don’t believe the entire interview is entirely… truthful. Who the hell could say “I don’t care who knows why my feet are missing parts” and then “No, my wife and no one else knows!” in the space of a couple minutes? If it’s so important to him, and it’s so not a mental problem, one would think he’d explain it to people who are close to him.
I fail to see what “insight” cutting off your toes might bring. I also agree that I find it akin to cheating to have these particular disorders and hide them from your wife. I really don’t think it sounds… possible that no one would ever suspect anything. It’s self-injury just like some teenager hacking away at his forearms, and I’m not entirely convinced that it should be glorified as “modifying your body.” He must have some bad doctors in his area, to not even consider that his “bad luck” might not be.
Basically, I don’t believe the entire interview is entirely… truthful. Who the hell could say “I don’t care who knows why my feet are missing parts” and then “No, my wife and no one else knows!” in the space of a couple minutes? If it’s so important to him, and it’s so not a mental problem, one would think he’d explain it to people who are close to him.
because he may not care, but i’m pretty fucking sure if he told his wife, she’d leave his ass. no joke. how many people do body mods and if they went to work and talked about them or even showed a glimpse of the, they would get fired? like for example, if ed norton from american history x ever took off his shirt in front of a girl he was interested in or wore a shirt a little too thin to work, he’s get dumped and fired. certain body mods are meant for the person that it deals with only. i’m sure there will be a time when the wife will see it, and she might be okay with it, or she will do the second one and leave him.
because he may not care, but i’m pretty fucking sure if he told his wife, she’d leave his ass. no joke. how many people do body mods and if they went to work and talked about them or even showed a glimpse of the, they would get fired? like for example, if ed norton from american history x ever took off his shirt in front of a girl he was interested in or wore a shirt a little too thin to work, he’s get dumped and fired. certain body mods are meant for the person that it deals with only. i’m sure there will be a time when the wife will see it, and she might be okay with it, or she will do the second one and leave him.
I think it’s a fascinating modification, I’d never be able to do it to myself, the feeling of loss I think to me would overcome a sense of pleasure or fulfillment, but for people like Leen and their interests, it’s got to the the most incredible self assurance and pleasing I’ve ever encountered. It is unfortunate I think about his wife not knowing, but honestly, if she’s happy to be with you and you’re by all means happy without her knowing of the induced amputation, then good for you both, it’s so hard to be mutually happy with someone for so long these days anyway, and if she is just as happy with him, if she knew, who knows maybe she would come to understand, or maybe she’d scream and throw an iron at him or something.
I think it’s a fascinating modification, I’d never be able to do it to myself, the feeling of loss I think to me would overcome a sense of pleasure or fulfillment, but for people like Leen and their interests, it’s got to the the most incredible self assurance and pleasing I’ve ever encountered. It is unfortunate I think about his wife not knowing, but honestly, if she’s happy to be with you and you’re by all means happy without her knowing of the induced amputation, then good for you both, it’s so hard to be mutually happy with someone for so long these days anyway, and if she is just as happy with him, if she knew, who knows maybe she would come to understand, or maybe she’d scream and throw an iron at him or something.
Looking at some of the comments on this post I can understand why he doesn’t tell his wife. I don’t wish to accuse anybody of anything but it’s quite clear by some of the comments that there are people who just don’t think this type of behaviour is normal, and I can understand why those people would think that way because it’s outside of what those people class as body modifications, it’s definitely outside the mainstream, and obviously outside of what society would deem as normal!
I agree with something Shannon wrote saying “…And I think it’s because these days people are “into” body modification as “fashion” most of the time, rather than because they are drawn to it on some low level…”. I think most people consider body modification to be tattoos, piercings, scarification, and brandings, anything else is crossing the line and gets considerable criticism by lots of people – even by those people with tattoos and piercings etc.
I think body modification exists within the individual from birth, yeah I know once you get tattoos and piercings etc. you can be classed as modified but unless you are one of those people with a built-in desire to modify yourself then you will never understand where other people with heavy mods or a desire for heavy mods are coming from!
I don’t think telling his wife would be in his best interests, unless she is heavily modified, or has a desire to be heavily modified herself…then I don’t think she will ever understand. Personally I have never had the desire to chop off a limb, but I can fully understand where this guy is coming from, for me it’s about completion.
I think at the end of the day it boils down to what people see as right and wrong, I don’t think anyone is at fault or anyone is to blame…its all about acceptance and understanding. No offence intended, just my opinion that is all!
P.S. Just something else I would like to add, unlike people who have lots of facial piercings (which attract attention) all this guys mods are hidden, so who is he trying to impress?
Looking at some of the comments on this post I can understand why he doesn’t tell his wife. I don’t wish to accuse anybody of anything but it’s quite clear by some of the comments that there are people who just don’t think this type of behaviour is normal, and I can understand why those people would think that way because it’s outside of what those people class as body modifications, it’s definitely outside the mainstream, and obviously outside of what society would deem as normal!
I agree with something Shannon wrote saying “…And I think it’s because these days people are “into” body modification as “fashion” most of the time, rather than because they are drawn to it on some low level…”. I think most people consider body modification to be tattoos, piercings, scarification, and brandings, anything else is crossing the line and gets considerable criticism by lots of people – even by those people with tattoos and piercings etc.
I think body modification exists within the individual from birth, yeah I know once you get tattoos and piercings etc. you can be classed as modified but unless you are one of those people with a built-in desire to modify yourself then you will never understand where other people with heavy mods or a desire for heavy mods are coming from!
I don’t think telling his wife would be in his best interests, unless she is heavily modified, or has a desire to be heavily modified herself…then I don’t think she will ever understand. Personally I have never had the desire to chop off a limb, but I can fully understand where this guy is coming from, for me it’s about completion.
I think at the end of the day it boils down to what people see as right and wrong, I don’t think anyone is at fault or anyone is to blame…its all about acceptance and understanding. No offence intended, just my opinion that is all!
P.S. Just something else I would like to add, unlike people who have lots of facial piercings (which attract attention) all this guys mods are hidden, so who is he trying to impress?
I’m thinking about amputating my whole body.
Or my head. Whichever is gonna be easier…
I’m thinking about amputating my whole body.
Or my head. Whichever is gonna be easier…
I was waiting for the sarcasm and humorist to arrive. they have!
I was waiting for the sarcasm and humorist to arrive. they have!
After reading this article it answered a lot of questions for me about why an indivdual would want to and feel the need to remove important parts from their body, though I would never want to remove my limbs, it makes the individual happy. I do have to agree with other commenters that it is unfair that he doesn’t tell his wife about what he is doing though theres probably a reason why he hasn’t. I did find this very interesting.
After reading this article it answered a lot of questions for me about why an indivdual would want to and feel the need to remove important parts from their body, though I would never want to remove my limbs, it makes the individual happy. I do have to agree with other commenters that it is unfair that he doesn’t tell his wife about what he is doing though theres probably a reason why he hasn’t. I did find this very interesting.
Haha
=/ I was eating my bacon sandwich and when I opened the interview I have to admit I did feel a little bit sick… I can’t understand why any body would feel complete if they chop a leg or foot off… but hey ho. Each to their own, you’ve got some guts guy. Keep it up!
Haha
=/ I was eating my bacon sandwich and when I opened the interview I have to admit I did feel a little bit sick… I can’t understand why any body would feel complete if they chop a leg or foot off… but hey ho. Each to their own, you’ve got some guts guy. Keep it up!
Exploding-Boy – You’ve quoted me by removing the context where I say that tattooing a dog is no worse than eating meat, etc… that it’s disingenuous to complain about a dog being tattooed under anesthesia while still killing animals and eating them.
And yes, if someone chooses with full consent and understanding the issues to modify their body by gaining or loosing weight (fat or muscle), of course I support them in doing that. Why wouldn’t I?
Kelli – Regarding insight, I’m a little confused as to why that’s a stretch to understand… In the simplest terms, an amputation changes the form of the body and the way you experience being in that body.
…And re:telling his wife
I totally agree with the people who’ve commented along the line of “Looking at some of the comments on this post I can understand why he doesn’t tell his wife.” (#111, #112, #130)
Exploding-Boy – You’ve quoted me by removing the context where I say that tattooing a dog is no worse than eating meat, etc… that it’s disingenuous to complain about a dog being tattooed under anesthesia while still killing animals and eating them.
And yes, if someone chooses with full consent and understanding the issues to modify their body by gaining or loosing weight (fat or muscle), of course I support them in doing that. Why wouldn’t I?
Kelli – Regarding insight, I’m a little confused as to why that’s a stretch to understand… In the simplest terms, an amputation changes the form of the body and the way you experience being in that body.
…And re:telling his wife
I totally agree with the people who’ve commented along the line of “Looking at some of the comments on this post I can understand why he doesn’t tell his wife.” (#111, #112, #130)
I think the people putting a strain on the healthcare system and raising premiums are smokers and overweight people. They are the ones costing millions and millions. Now I dont nessesarily agree with what Leen is doing but after reading this interview and the last article I can understand why he feels he has to.
M- you are right about prices of prosthetic legs. Some are even more. And to those that have brought it up. Insurance companies rarely pay for all of a prosthetic limb. And when they do it is usually the most primitive prosthetic that is useless.
Moddoctor- I’m sorry about how I came across. I just get annoyed when people doubt my abillities just because of what i dont have, and I thought it was a wierd attitude you had for a doctor who helps amputees. Yea I’m sure new amputees you see arent happy about being an amp. I wouldnt be if i lost an arm or more than I was born with out. I know people who had very hard time after becoming an amp, but over time most adjust and get on with their life, and dont dwell on it always being unhappy. Most of the amputees I know joke about it as do i. I even have photos of me joking around with friends about it.
What I was saying before was that I hate when people think that just because you are missing a limb you are helpless, handicapped or a burden. I’m neither of those. I believe disabillity in away is all in your head. It is all about attitude and how you think of yourself. I dont think I am disabled, and I dont let that stop me from doing everything.
And I agree lying to a wife is bad, but isnt there some issue or secret everyone has to some degree that if certain people found out you could loose a relationship or friendship because of it?
i don’t want to keep ranting so I will stop here haha.
I think the people putting a strain on the healthcare system and raising premiums are smokers and overweight people. They are the ones costing millions and millions. Now I dont nessesarily agree with what Leen is doing but after reading this interview and the last article I can understand why he feels he has to.
M- you are right about prices of prosthetic legs. Some are even more. And to those that have brought it up. Insurance companies rarely pay for all of a prosthetic limb. And when they do it is usually the most primitive prosthetic that is useless.
Moddoctor- I’m sorry about how I came across. I just get annoyed when people doubt my abillities just because of what i dont have, and I thought it was a wierd attitude you had for a doctor who helps amputees. Yea I’m sure new amputees you see arent happy about being an amp. I wouldnt be if i lost an arm or more than I was born with out. I know people who had very hard time after becoming an amp, but over time most adjust and get on with their life, and dont dwell on it always being unhappy. Most of the amputees I know joke about it as do i. I even have photos of me joking around with friends about it.
What I was saying before was that I hate when people think that just because you are missing a limb you are helpless, handicapped or a burden. I’m neither of those. I believe disabillity in away is all in your head. It is all about attitude and how you think of yourself. I dont think I am disabled, and I dont let that stop me from doing everything.
And I agree lying to a wife is bad, but isnt there some issue or secret everyone has to some degree that if certain people found out you could loose a relationship or friendship because of it?
i don’t want to keep ranting so I will stop here haha.
Lol @ #17, I’m really surprised he’s not here as far as I’ve read.
Lol @ #17, I’m really surprised he’s not here as far as I’ve read.
Got anything on BTW amputations? below the waist.
Got anything on BTW amputations? below the waist.
Re: voluntary
I think it’s all part of a larger cultural viewpoint. We just don’t like people who choose to make themselves different, be it the tattooed guy or the woman with the botoxed lips. Even bottle blondes and people with breast implants get snide remarks. But as more people do it, less people are “different” in doing it, so it becomes more accepted…
Re: voluntary
I think it’s all part of a larger cultural viewpoint. We just don’t like people who choose to make themselves different, be it the tattooed guy or the woman with the botoxed lips. Even bottle blondes and people with breast implants get snide remarks. But as more people do it, less people are “different” in doing it, so it becomes more accepted…
“You’ve quoted me by removing the context where I say that tattooing a dog is no worse than eating meat, etc… that it’s disingenuous to complain about a dog being tattooed under anesthesia while still killing animals and eating them.”
Yes, I quoted you out of context here, but in the context of that discussion, you are defending the application of a decorative tattoo to that dog. It’s not a question of degees, as you seem to be suggesting: either it’s unacceptable to place a decorative tattoo on a living animal, or it isn’t.
“And yes, if someone chooses with full consent and understanding the issues to modify their body by gaining or loosing weight (fat or muscle), of course I support them in doing that. Why wouldn’t I?”
Well, that wasn’t quite the question. Ultimately, can a person who has an illness (in this case anorexia) really “consent” to its results (in this case extreme weight loss)?
Similarly with voluntary amputation, either it’s a normal, healthy thing to do (ie: a body modification) or it’s pathological. If the former, then all well and good and that raises a whole bunch of other issues regarding responsibility. But if it’s the latter, then by definition it’s not a body modification, it’s an illness, and like other results of illness (due to involuntary amputations, anorexia, cancer, flesh eating disease, whatever) it doesn’t really belong on a body modification website.
“You’ve quoted me by removing the context where I say that tattooing a dog is no worse than eating meat, etc… that it’s disingenuous to complain about a dog being tattooed under anesthesia while still killing animals and eating them.”
Yes, I quoted you out of context here, but in the context of that discussion, you are defending the application of a decorative tattoo to that dog. It’s not a question of degees, as you seem to be suggesting: either it’s unacceptable to place a decorative tattoo on a living animal, or it isn’t.
“And yes, if someone chooses with full consent and understanding the issues to modify their body by gaining or loosing weight (fat or muscle), of course I support them in doing that. Why wouldn’t I?”
Well, that wasn’t quite the question. Ultimately, can a person who has an illness (in this case anorexia) really “consent” to its results (in this case extreme weight loss)?
Similarly with voluntary amputation, either it’s a normal, healthy thing to do (ie: a body modification) or it’s pathological. If the former, then all well and good and that raises a whole bunch of other issues regarding responsibility. But if it’s the latter, then by definition it’s not a body modification, it’s an illness, and like other results of illness (due to involuntary amputations, anorexia, cancer, flesh eating disease, whatever) it doesn’t really belong on a body modification website.
Exploding Boy – There are very few things that are black and white like that.
I’m sure that there are cases of voluntary amputation on both sides of your argument, as well as some that are somewhere in the middle.
Exploding Boy – There are very few things that are black and white like that.
I’m sure that there are cases of voluntary amputation on both sides of your argument, as well as some that are somewhere in the middle.
I believe that he is doing his wife a disservice by not letting her choose what she is and isn’t comfortable with. Choosing to be married to someone and then finding out that a huge part of their life philosophy or desires, or identity has been kept from you is a horrible feeling. It seems that he must care, unlike he states, whether or not people find out about it. That he does not tell his wife and mother of his children about his voluntary amputations and desire for more seems to me to point to either his problems with his wife or problems with honesty. She should have the ability to decide whether or not she wants to be with someone who is an amputee fetishist or voluntary amputee. It seems that something that big in a person’s life would need to be discussed.
I believe that he is doing his wife a disservice by not letting her choose what she is and isn’t comfortable with. Choosing to be married to someone and then finding out that a huge part of their life philosophy or desires, or identity has been kept from you is a horrible feeling. It seems that he must care, unlike he states, whether or not people find out about it. That he does not tell his wife and mother of his children about his voluntary amputations and desire for more seems to me to point to either his problems with his wife or problems with honesty. She should have the ability to decide whether or not she wants to be with someone who is an amputee fetishist or voluntary amputee. It seems that something that big in a person’s life would need to be discussed.
Ive not yet read the interview but i enjoyed Shannons comments on his page i tend to aggree body modification has to an extent become far to fashion and cool an arsehole with lots of piercing is still an arsehole. We are all in charge of our own lifes and we can modify our lives as we see fit whether that means changing ones thinking or ones environment or lifestyle it is still modification. Changing our appearance does not make us different people the things that change us the most are what goes on in the brain.
Ive not yet read the interview but i enjoyed Shannons comments on his page i tend to aggree body modification has to an extent become far to fashion and cool an arsehole with lots of piercing is still an arsehole. We are all in charge of our own lifes and we can modify our lives as we see fit whether that means changing ones thinking or ones environment or lifestyle it is still modification. Changing our appearance does not make us different people the things that change us the most are what goes on in the brain.
Shane – Very good point… A person who CHOOSES to smoke or otherwise abuse their health puts far more strain on the healthcare system than an otherwise healthy person who CHOOSES to amputate body parts and manage their own recovery.
Exploding Boy – It’s unacceptable to kill and eat an animal, and it’s also (but less) unacceptable to tattoo it, in my opinion, in an ideal world. If someone chooses to kill and eat animals, it’s certainly a lesser sin to tattoo them. I mean, to keep an animal as a pet in the first place, you’re imprisoning an animal for your own amusement, while having many other animals killed to feed it… All for your own personal pleasure. So really, it’s the pot calling the kettle black. You can keep on saying that I support animal tattooing, but I think it’s fairly obvious that I don’t and never have.
And in terms of the “pathology” issue, give me a break… you really think it’s my job to assess everyone for whatever you define as “pure motives”? I mean, should I not have posted skull boy because he might be mentally unhealthy? Certainly skullboy’s modifications will have a more profound and arguably negative impact on his life than a guy who cuts off his toes, and having interviewed the toe cutter, I think it’s fairly obvious that other than this quirk he’s a very normal guy.
I’m a LOT more worried about the “pathology” of people under 30 who get major permanent modifications to their face and other public skin than I am about older men with successful lives that choose to do unusual primarily private modifications… and I’m not particularly worried about EITHER, because really, I’m not about babysitting people or telling them what to do with their own bodies.
Shane – Very good point… A person who CHOOSES to smoke or otherwise abuse their health puts far more strain on the healthcare system than an otherwise healthy person who CHOOSES to amputate body parts and manage their own recovery.
Exploding Boy – It’s unacceptable to kill and eat an animal, and it’s also (but less) unacceptable to tattoo it, in my opinion, in an ideal world. If someone chooses to kill and eat animals, it’s certainly a lesser sin to tattoo them. I mean, to keep an animal as a pet in the first place, you’re imprisoning an animal for your own amusement, while having many other animals killed to feed it… All for your own personal pleasure. So really, it’s the pot calling the kettle black. You can keep on saying that I support animal tattooing, but I think it’s fairly obvious that I don’t and never have.
And in terms of the “pathology” issue, give me a break… you really think it’s my job to assess everyone for whatever you define as “pure motives”? I mean, should I not have posted skull boy because he might be mentally unhealthy? Certainly skullboy’s modifications will have a more profound and arguably negative impact on his life than a guy who cuts off his toes, and having interviewed the toe cutter, I think it’s fairly obvious that other than this quirk he’s a very normal guy.
I’m a LOT more worried about the “pathology” of people under 30 who get major permanent modifications to their face and other public skin than I am about older men with successful lives that choose to do unusual primarily private modifications… and I’m not particularly worried about EITHER, because really, I’m not about babysitting people or telling them what to do with their own bodies.
well in my opinion this guy has some kind of mental disorder or somenthing, please note that iam not Judging the guy, but on the interview he said that he never visit a therapist, maybe if he pay a visit to one hes probably gonna find a better way to fell happy without chop body parts.
And also in MY OPINION the amputation of a leg below the knee will make things a lot harder for him, he says that is part of the fun…. aim sure that for his wife this will be no fun at all.
Well that is my opnion, as shannon said he is too old to babysit.
well in my opinion this guy has some kind of mental disorder or somenthing, please note that iam not Judging the guy, but on the interview he said that he never visit a therapist, maybe if he pay a visit to one hes probably gonna find a better way to fell happy without chop body parts.
And also in MY OPINION the amputation of a leg below the knee will make things a lot harder for him, he says that is part of the fun…. aim sure that for his wife this will be no fun at all.
Well that is my opnion, as shannon said he is too old to babysit.
maybe im missing something …. “is amputation a valid form of body modification” loads of people have put no…. huh? it looks pretty fucking modified to me …..
maybe im missing something …. “is amputation a valid form of body modification” loads of people have put no…. huh? it looks pretty fucking modified to me …..
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this is a rare “disorder”. everything below the left knee is the most common part of the body for people with this mentality to want to remove. or wish that it were amputated. They feel like it’s a foreign limb, and always has been, and are usually made aware of it when at some point in their early life they meet an amputee. It’s unusual. I read about it in psychology today. just thought that would be interesting to you people who are trying to justify this in the context of your own life.
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this is a rare “disorder”. everything below the left knee is the most common part of the body for people with this mentality to want to remove. or wish that it were amputated. They feel like it’s a foreign limb, and always has been, and are usually made aware of it when at some point in their early life they meet an amputee. It’s unusual. I read about it in psychology today. just thought that would be interesting to you people who are trying to justify this in the context of your own life.
“Certainly skullboy’s modifications will have a more profound and arguably negative impact on his life than a guy who cuts off his toes”
Interesting point Shannon. Any chance that Skullboy interview is forthcoming, by the way?
“Certainly skullboy’s modifications will have a more profound and arguably negative impact on his life than a guy who cuts off his toes”
Interesting point Shannon. Any chance that Skullboy interview is forthcoming, by the way?
#148 Kate – I too would love to see a skullboy interview.
I recall reading all 600+ posts in there, and at the TIME there was certainly a lot of “how could you possibly question his motives” “of course he’s perfectly well adjusted, why wouldn’t he be” “oh, you’re just close minded, that’s all!” “why would you think people around him would necessarily find the skull motif disturbing?” “Me, I have NO limits!!” posts on that thread too.
As for this guy not telling his wife, I can kinda see how he’d want to hide it, but the cruel part is that he can’t 100% hide it, she knows he has infections. What it LOOKS like is arguably worse (in some ways) than the truth. The truth is “OMG he cuts off his toes that’s crazy” (if she doesn’t sympathize on knowing) but with no info it looks like “OMG he keeps getting these crazy infections am I going to lose him??” so it’s hard either way. Of course, knowing might also be said to be “OMG he’s irresponsibly flirting with death” so it’s just tough any way you, uh, slice it.
#148 Kate – I too would love to see a skullboy interview.
I recall reading all 600+ posts in there, and at the TIME there was certainly a lot of “how could you possibly question his motives” “of course he’s perfectly well adjusted, why wouldn’t he be” “oh, you’re just close minded, that’s all!” “why would you think people around him would necessarily find the skull motif disturbing?” “Me, I have NO limits!!” posts on that thread too.
As for this guy not telling his wife, I can kinda see how he’d want to hide it, but the cruel part is that he can’t 100% hide it, she knows he has infections. What it LOOKS like is arguably worse (in some ways) than the truth. The truth is “OMG he cuts off his toes that’s crazy” (if she doesn’t sympathize on knowing) but with no info it looks like “OMG he keeps getting these crazy infections am I going to lose him??” so it’s hard either way. Of course, knowing might also be said to be “OMG he’s irresponsibly flirting with death” so it’s just tough any way you, uh, slice it.
How long have you been married? And how does your wife not know these things about you? My husband and I are very close. We share everything. I can’t imagine being nieve enough to assume he was just unlucky when he’s lost parts of his body (not just once, but many times).
How long have you been married? And how does your wife not know these things about you? My husband and I are very close. We share everything. I can’t imagine being nieve enough to assume he was just unlucky when he’s lost parts of his body (not just once, but many times).