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Interview with Eric Raven
Interviewed by LA Judge
This month VC Magazine interviews a long absent member of this community, now returned. Eric Allen is a former Vampire Church Associate member and has formerly served on the VC Council. Enjoy as he speaks openly about vampirism, reality and how it all works together in his life.
LA.: Greetings Eric - you have been around the vampire communities for a number of years - please introduce yourself to the VC Magazine readers.
Eric: Greetings, I'm Eric and have worked with many groups and the Vampire Church for along time then took a break for medical reasons but I am now back.
LA.: Cool that you are now back - your experience is an asset here.
Eric: Thanks.
LA.: Your have been involved in a number of the online communities over the years, including this one, give me a sense of where you were - what is out there and what brought you back to the Vampire Church?
Eric: I was involved with a lot of Admin duties and teaching classes, answering questions, and involved with offline E-Mails from people with questions about Vampirism.
LA.: That was here in the Vampire Church.
Eric: Here and Sanguinarius, and a few others.
LA.: Your experience has taken you many places.
Eric: Yes it has.
LA.: How do all the various real vampire groups compare? Are there strengths and weaknesses of each?
Eric: Well, that's hard to say, all groups tend to have their own ideas on what a real Vampire is, but I cannot go into any negatives because each group has their own right to define, but I agree 100% with the Vampire Church and Damien's writings at Darkfear.com
LA.: He is does have his feet well grounded in reality. That is one of the things that I found very attractive about the Vampire Church.
Eric: Same here, and he's not stupid about it, he knows fact from fiction.
LA.: That was a big plus - when I read a lot of what was out there some groups had a good reality base - with a handful of fictional bs thrown in. You have been in a number of those groups, how do you as a reality based person balance that?
Eric: Yes, I was, and then left because of the Fairies, Elves and stuff like that.
LA.: That I can understand.
Eric: Reality? Well I know what real Vampirism is - nothing for me to balance.
LA.: Vampirism has been a rocky road for you - causing some highs and lows in your life. What works for you and doesn’t work?
Eric: Wow, I've had some real rough times, but I got through it all. Mainly I suffer from a very bad case of Bi-Polar, and had to leave all groups until I was ready to handle it all. I finally got help from a psychiatrists and medication, and seem to have all my marbles back, but that has nothing to do with Vampirism even though some groups say it makes you one. You and I know better than that. But a lot of the Vamp probs have been from not feeding.
LA.: Most defiantly, energy has nothing to do with that - but the meds etc must severely interfere with your energy abilities since you are Psi - how did you find your way around that?
Eric: Not really so much Psi, I'm Elm-Sang as I found out from Damien and Shadow, I prefer storms with a lot of lightning, but the meds aren't to bad, make me tired, but it's ok. Technically, an Elm can be called a Psi. Manipulation of any energy field falls under Psi.
LA.: That is good then - you have an energy base from which to draw at all times. How do you answer people that swear vampirism and depression are interrelated - as you stated we know they are not.
Eric: Bi-Polar is a condition in which, in the brain, electrical connectivity between nerve A and B are broken, so the meds help create and artificial link between them helping solve that problem, something any first year psychiatrist or med student can tell you.
LA.: Very true - how is it then in your perspective people have confused this with vampirism?
Eric: ADHD is also the same problem.
LA.: Good point.
Eric: Well, their are a lot of myths about vampirism that have come up from different groups claiming everything from migraines to being able to astral project, if they can, James Randii has a 1 Million Dollar check for you.
LA.: Lol - gotta love the people that claim that - but I see no one getting rich.
Eric: True, it's funny to me. Same check for over 30 years.
LA.: Hey, you knew about your energy needs very early on - it has been a constant thru many life experiences. How have you balanced that?
Eric: I knew I was different since about 7th or 8th grade, never knew what to call it. But in the 90's, Princess Gai'Roi sent me to the VC and to ask the Elder there some questions, well guess what? I got them and had a home. Balancing?
LA.: Lol - that is the trick isn’t it?
Eric: Easy, I kept a lot secret except for whom I knew could keep their mouth shut. Still wish I could find Kissandra online
LA.: Your energy needs have to have changed over the years - how are they different now then they were say 10 years ago?
Eric: Well, because of all the disease outbreaks here in Arizona, I abstain from sang feeding, I rely on Elemental now days.
LA.: Smart man.
Eric: Have you seen the news for out here lately, West Nile virus and stuff.
LA.: You are a father - kids are an amazing energy drain - how do you handle that?
Eric: Kids, eeeeesh, little leaches,,,, I have a private room to relax and regroup from their drain, and now have 3 kitties to help keep me calmed down and I keep busy with MP3's a lot.
LA.: You just mentioned something is key to all older vampires I know - you keep a private space where you can control the energy.
Eric: Yes, my DEN.
LA.: Absolutely - most older vampires need that physical private space without it they can get overwhelmed by the chaos energy around them.
Eric: True - for energy control, and to "get away",,,,,, not saying I hate the wife or kids, but at 42 I need some damn space now and then, LOL 42? jeeez, try 43 this July..
LA.: At 42 you are almost old enough to be the father of some in this community - what brought you back - and where do you see yourself community wise in a few years?
Eric: That is true, most out there are just kids, why did I come back? I feel I can handle things much better now, and will keep doing things, but will be dang careful of theses new groups cropping up on the Internet.
LA.: Good advice for anyone. Well I am glad you are here again - the community always needs experience that has both feet on the ground. Thanks. You provide a good contrast to all the bs that is out there. Any last thoughts for the VC Magazine readers?
Eric: Hmm, let me think…Be careful of what people tell you, always research any group, or person who makes claims of fame, if it sounds to grandios, then it's a lie, and most of all, don't let some snake oil salesman tell he can do "this" for you when in reality he can't, he may be another internet pedophile...
LA.: Thank you then - I am sure glad you could join me and look forward to your enriching this community.
Eric: Ok, anytime, just ask.
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