Donors, A little blurb for Vampires and Donors

So I figured I should start one for vampires. I know there are MANY in the Chicagoland area (whether lifestylers, authentic, or roleplayers), and I just wanted to get a bit of a "headcount" so to speak.

Let us know your name, where you're from, What you prefer to be called (if different from your aforementioned name), and what kind of vampire you are.

Donors: if you're a donor and would like to make yourself available to a vampire on this forum, now is the chance to get your name out there. Keep in mind all the risks, consequences and issues involved with being a donor. Please remember... Safety is the number one issue for all vampires AND donors. We want to create LASTING vampire/donor relationships/friendships so everyone is happy.

THE FLOOR IS YOURS! LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD! (-I kick gnomes-)

Okay, so I guess I'll be the brave one to go first :P
My name is Natalia, though as I mentioned before, I go by kitten..
umm.. I am not from Chicago, however I reside close by..
Unfortunately not a vampire either, I'm a bit of a blood fetish and work a bit with energy but that's about it... just a mere donor

There is nothing "mere" about being a donor. Don't put yourself down for not being vampyric. You are respected and vital to "us" (I'm psi so I don't really count in terms of blood). Always remember that you are important, even without the label of "Vampire".

-Milosh

I thank you the remark Milosh :)
Although for once I wasn't trying to put myself down, I guess my thoughts over humans is that we are simple living beings.
Sure our intelligence is somewhat greater than most animals, but at least they don't destroy each other.... errr let me rephrase that.
At least they don't kill their own kind :P
Since I was a child I always wanted to be something more.. but oh well, I didn't have that luck.
Life goes on :)

As a hybrid Psi/Sang, let me be one to say that there is nothing "Simple" about being a living creature. The fact that you exist is a miracle and a blessing in itself. Every creature that lives on this and any plane is remarkable and incredible. So never feel down about being who or what you are.

Secondly, there is much to be respected about being a donor as Milosh has mentioned. It is very ... what's the word... We are grateful for people like you, willing to be a donor for us. It's often very hard to find someone we can trust and rely on to be a donor long-term. Many of us, myself included, have gone for EXTENDED amounts of time without feeding. (going on about 6 months, if I count correctly)

Kitten, you greatly underestimate what it is to be human. You wish to be more, when you may not know what you are already. Humans are capable of so many great things, but never achieve them for lack of trying or knowing what to do. I feel that you may fall into the category of not knowing how to further your own self-perceived worth and that being something else would supply you with that sense of value. Your potential may be limitless. You simply need to learn how to unlock it.

-Milosh

To Milosh:
I know the potential I have.. or .. at least, some of it.. I know there are many things I can accomplish if I set my mind to it and I was doing great with it when I was younger. But somehow (and up until today I still don't know what triggered it) I started sinking into depression and now I suffer from Dysthymia. I can't see the world how I used to, much less do the things I so dearly enjoyed. I WANT to acomplish so much in my life, but thanks to my disorder I lack the will to do so. I can't push myself anymore, I need the help of others. and I hate that ..
Further more, I apologize for my thoughts, there will be time when I will be speaking a bit of nonesense.

To KeilenVB:
I thank you for the compliments. Kinda flattered me there :P
and yes I know what you mean by finding trusthworthy people, though of course, mine don't concern with feeding. I wouldn't mind being a donor, as I mentioned before I lack some interest of my life but I like to help others with theirs as much as I can :) A friend once told me, you can't love others if you can't love yourself. obviously meaning I will never be happy. But, helping others somehow always make me feel better about myself... maybe that's why I do it.

First of all, let me say that we are all here willing to help you rise up out of your depression and that if you ever need any kind of help with anything, do not hesitate to ask. There's no shame in asking for help. Everyone relies on someone else for something in their lives, it's only natural to do so.

Before you ever think about being a donor for someone, you must first understand all the potential risks involved with it. I know some people have different rules/stipulations about it but safety, to every vampire and donor out there, is of the utmost importance. If there is anything that you are not fully comfortable with, then I don't suggest being a donor. Many vampires (myself included) generally relate feeding with sex as well, and for most the two go hand in hand. I may not associate it THAT closely, but there is definitely a sexual connection with feedings. I know you said you have a blood fetish, but you must still know your limits.

Also, everyone has the potential to be happy. Even those who suffer from depression and dysthymia can still function and enjoy their lives, as well as find love. We're more than grateful for you wanting to help a vampire out by being a donor, but you shouldn't do it just because you want to try to feel better about yourself. Often times, those negative emotions can transfer over during the feeding. Do you understand? Anything you feel, your vampire may feel as well.

Thanks Keilen,
umm... wow, not really much to say for the whole donor thing, except other than, it's just a thought I've have had. I really don't know any vampires here in Milwaukee so not like I could actually be one. In addition, by helping others I also meant humans and not just vampires.
You'd be surprised at how many times I've picked up people from the streets o.o
only during winter though, mainly ladies that I see walking or waiting at a bus stop with a child in arms...
I'm kinda weird that way xD everyone says to be careful and I am but I can't help to want to help them. I feel bad seeing a child outside in the cold :(

I am truly grateful to people like you. You embody the spirit of friendship, even to complete strangers. That is sadly almost lost in this day and age. So thank you for being who you are. Know that you are a good person, even if you can find ways of logically distancing yourself from that theory. If you ever have anything you wish to speak about, do not hesitate to say so. Nor, as Keilen said, should you feel bad about asking for help. You are so giving, possibly to a fault, but you should learn to receive aid as well. We are all here for each other. Even if we are strangers to each other, we are still a family. You may speak as you wish. I encourage it. =)

-Milosh

Thank you! :)
All of you, although I do have to apologoze for going waaayyyy off topic on this thread ^-^;

It happens sometimes. Don't worry about it.

-Milosh

Hi my name is McKenzie...um you can call me anything, though it remains to be seen if i will answer to it :3

i do not live in Chicago, im about 2 hrs west..

im a sanguinarian vamp. and donorless <.<

Oh. I'm 2 hrs. North from Chicago o.o