WP Addicts Anonymous

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Awesome!

My story is 21 pages long so far--that is, 21 pages on a google document. That might be more in book form. I'm hoping to make it into a full novel.

If you put apple cider vinegar on sandfly bites it stops them itching straight away.
Just thought I'd share that.

Hiya, everyone.

^Hiya. There's a girl down the street who does odd jobs for us--shoveling, mowing the grass, and so forth. I'm going to lend her my Doreen Virtue fairy book; she seemed interested in talking to the fairies when I explained that you have to warn the fairies before mowing the grass [or better yet, don't do it at all!]

Actually Kura, I'm a changeling and I love the smell of freshly mown grass.
Our people are pretty chill about what you do in your own gardens. It's woodland and meadows you really need to watch out for. Those places are still ours, and we will snatch you if we like.

^^ ACV is multipurpose magic.
Wonder if it's any good on vampire bites.
I'm going to try that on my next inevitable insect bite, thanks R.

Each flower has a fairy looking after it, in much the same way each human has two or more angels looking after them.

^^ I got covered in bites this morning.
They love me.
Vampires don't bite me much.
Too hard to get blood out of me.

^Apparently I have sweet blood.

I've noticed a lot of people have the wrong idea about addiction.
They think if you're addicted you must be doing that thing 24/7.
They advise you to go for walks, limit your exposure, do art, yada yada.
Ok.
I already do those things.
That doesn't stop the compulsion.

^It's the same for me, though I am only 'addicted' to four things: video games, the internet, goat cheese, and gluten free cheerios with spices on them.

I'm addicted to alcohol, cigarettes and painkillers, among other things.
And WP.

Yes.

It only takes one slip, and I slip every day.

I tried to explain that, once. I used the word 'compulsion'.
They said it couldn't be a compulsion:
I was doing it deliberately. Evidence of planning and preparation.
I couldn't hide behind compulsion; it was a choice.

I think what they said is BS, but on another level, I don't, and it's always stuck with me.
Much better to hide these things when people think you don't deserve help.

^^ Faeries have an affinity for nature, it's true.
They also have a moral compass unlike that of a human's. And a different perspective on time and consequence.
Never accept a chance to dance with them, unless you're prepared for the risks.
Never accept their food.
Be careful if you offer gifts to them, as they may expect more.
We are not like you. You have been warned.

Fairies are earth angels who care for the flowers, trees, and growing things; really, the whole natural planet.

We should all congratulate Kura on her engagement:

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/17/worl ... .html?_r=0

^Ha! I wish.