Damien is the founder and elder
of the Vampire Church



Question: " When you are out in the offline community, describe some of the things you do and which of those do you enjoy the most. "

Greetings,

My work with the subject of the vampire condition started in the offline community over thiry years ago, and is to this day my preferred place to work and be. As I have often said, the technology of today with the internet offers us a means to network people together who ordinarily would not have no other medium to locate other people with the vampire condition. However, once you have knowledge of people in your regional area, you gain much more in personal growth with the interaction that comes with people who are right in front of you.

I organize and participate in several activities in the offline community including meetings, club events, booths, classes, and interviews. The meetings can occur outside in a courtyard or in a cafe, or someone's house. The booths are table events where information about vampirism is provided to the public. The classes include topics about vampirism as well as responce to general questions specific about a variety of topics. And I do interviews with local and national media to draw attention to myths and misconceptions about real vampirism. While we do not gain much support for a medical condition created by vampirism, we do get ridicule and disbelief from a public that thinks of vampires as make- believe immortal creatures that bite people and turn others to this condition, all this from the film and book industry. Using the media to gain an audience to communicate the reality of this subject does and can make a difference in how people think about the subject.

I enjoy all the work I do in the offline community, it is where I thrive and where I believe I do the most good about a subject that I have had experience with spanning over three decades. I believe what I enjoy the most is the close one on one individual interraction with people about the subject, sharing my experience and knowledge, and listening to the problems of other people and what other people have to say. The Vampire condition brings with it so much baggage to cope with it, to people who have it or are developing it. There is enough chaos, stress, and pain that comes with coping with this condition, that there are many who could use help with dealing with it and understanding it. Having an understanding public, friends, and family all make it a better experience. Rejection, redicule, and disbelief just make it harder on people separated and isolated by distance. It is our responsibility, those who already live this condition, to educate and help those learning to cope and live with it. Education in this area is imperative, for without it, we all have more suffering. This falls on us all..

Damien Daville
Elder and Founder
Chair of Council
The Vampire Church

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