
Damien is the founder and elder
of the Vampire Church
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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.
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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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