Hopefully I'm hoping that once Obama takes office his 1st issue will be the economy and hoping to create new jobs. Otherwise I would think on how for now to keeping the money coming right now. I won't be in any hurry to buy a lot of christmas presents at this time.
 

It's going to get worse before it gets better, but Americans have already taken a big step in the right direction with the recent election. Our economy here in Canada is suffering too, although not as bad as yours (yet, anyway), but all anyone can do it ride it out.
Take care Lisa Marie!
 

If I had money, I'd invest in small businesses that benefit "small town America." Start up costs would be cheaper in Mainstream, U.S.A. than it would be in major metropolitan areas. I'd work with folks to manufacturer a product, or I'd invest in real estate.

If I had "major" money, I'd find great real estate ventures and rebuild neighborhoods with local contractors.

If I had money, I'd invest in small companies in which I may have a vested interest...and work it myself. Lisa Marie, you had a pizza shop at one time. That's the kind of small business, if run properly, can be a nice little revenue stream...and a decent place to start a little chain once you decide to hang up the boots.

That's how you empower people and that in turn improves a community.

Thanks, Lisa Marie. Thinking about your fellow man and women is terrific.
 

If you do good work and love what you are doing then you are on the right path. But not to be a downer, but next year is all ready predicted to be very very VERY bad on economic fronts. The only advice I have is keep moving forward.

As for Steve Bradley, it is very sad. I had always heard great things about him and how good of a wrestler he was. 32 is way to young, but I hope he is in a better place and at peace.
 

the main thing is to keep positive through all the hard times and to stick together. I currently work for a retail store and this has been one of the roughest times i've ever saw. people are holding tight to their money and to be honest i can't blame them. the thing i keep telling myself is to enjoy life, even through the hard times. and keep yourself positive. that's one of the main things you can do. and by wrestling and having your customs shop shows that you care about your community. but right now the main thing for all of us to do is remain optimisitc through it all.
 

Just by performing and entertaining us, you are helping to get people's minds off of tough times and giving us another opportunity to relax.
 

I've got to believe that the best thing people in a community can do is to rely on each other, care for one another, provide for one another out of the goodness of their hearts. If we sit around and wait for government to provide, we're waiting for the wrong thing. It's not their problem...it's OUR problem on the person-to-person level. We can help each other get through the toughest of times.
 

Well Victoria, I am sorry for your loss. I personally dont know him, but he was a special person. As for your store. I know it will overcome this hardship that we are in. Just have faith. If I had a car and worked I would make sure I go to your store. That is what I like about Louisville, our community is always behind each other. We make sure that everyone is taken care of. As a citizen of Louisville I will make sure I spread the word around about your store. Have you thought about doing interviews on any news casts or advertising? Maybe there are stores out there that are willing to help. It is on a busy street. So I know you will make it. Dont give up your hopes. You are very talented in and out of the ring. I hope and pray for you and your store, for our community. Everyone is feeling the pinch nowadays, so just have patience and you will survive this bad recession, worse since the Great Depression. On a seperate note. President Bush said if we didnt pass that bill, that we were going to head into a long and deep recession. Arent we there already? so was that $700 billion bill worth it? homes were going to be foreclosed, banks were going under and things are worse. so what was the point of that bill. well i hope you have a wonderful weekend, albeit cold. take care. 1 fan
 

You just need to weather it out I think. Be creative! Help out the small companies when you can, though big companies are taking hits too (GMC has directly effected my family). I try to volunteer when I can and get out in the community and just wait, as my gr. 11 history prof. once said it's a cycle and you can always expect it to keep moving.

 

Hi Lisa,

It's so good to hear from you again via blog. I had a wonderful Thanksgiving as well and glad you did. I am sorry to hear such sad news on the passing of your friend. He passed away at such a young age too. I hope he is at peace with himself now. As far as helping out in a community, gifts this year to family and friends will not be a lot like it has been. My cousin and her husband are actually getting gifts/helping people who are in more need than others. (gifts, food, clothing, etc.) I think that is a wonderful idea. I am hoping with Obama being the president-elect, that he will do what he says he plans on doing. take care....
 

ok Lisa, I really hope that Pres. Obama helps out the economy and ends the how the rich get richer but anyway lisa we can get through this
 

Some of those "rich people getting richer" are actually EARNING all that money, and they should not be punished or criticized for it.
I personally am not 'rolling in the dough,' but I am not looking for handouts or crying about how others are richer than I. That's not their fault. We all create our own circumstances.
Redistribution of the wealth is an unfair idea in the real world. It needs to be left to the family-friendly version of Monopoly.
 

I'd say staying positive is the best way to keep spirits up in a time like this in the country. No doubt - the holidays will be a bit rough this year especially with the economy... but I'm just trying to stay positive and try to give my family and the people closest to me a holiday to remember. Family and friends, you know? It's family and friends with hope that get you through, I believe... and I've always believed that. Ooh and lots of music. Music can make any challenging time a whole lot better. :D Hopefully, with a new president coming into the office we'll see some kind of improvement because we can't go anywhere but up anymore... seriously. That's my opinion. :) Oh and I'm sorry to hear about your loss. Read about it on wrestlezone.com and I was shocked to see another wrestler gone so young. :(

Have a good weekend, Lisa/Victoria! :)
 

i'm so sorry about your former wrestler and also, things going to get better soon.
 

I actually met a women, who's husband passed away. She was in a very bad place. But by simply being myself and talking to her and from her reading my blogs, I was able to change her life for the better.

:)
 

My suggestion is this: Keep everything simple, realize what's REALLY important and hold on to what we have. The most important thing we have right now is each other. Unfortunately, we forgot about that.

How am I making my community a better place? By doing the above and taking pleasure in the " little " things in life. A random act of kindness usually works well too.

The fact that you posted this says a lot about yourself. You're a good person and don't ever change. Just by doing what you've been doing, you've inspired a lot of people. THAT'S what you've been doing right........
 

You're right Lisa, the crisis we are facing as a country is scaring everyone. We are all desperate, and that can change a person. I think the biggest piece of advice that you can offer anyone is just this...don't lose yourself. Remember who you are as a person, what you believe in and what your morals are. Don't let this panic control you, regardless of how desperate you may become. Stealing and violence will not get us through this. If we can all remember that and remember that we're all in the same boat, then we will come out ahead like we have in the past. Just...don't forget who you are, and what you stand for.

Keep kickin' butt, Vic.
 

WELL ONE WAY TO LOOK AT IT. IS NOT TO LOOK AT IT, AND MEARLY JUST PUT IT ASIDE AND NOT LET IT EFFECT OUR OUTPUT ON OUR WORK. EVEN THOUGH IT IS ROUGH AND A BUMPY ROAD TO GO DOWN. WE ALL HAVE TO TOUGH IT OUT AND HEAD DOWN THAT ROAD ANYWAYS HEAD ON. SO WHEN WE GET THROUGH TO THE END OF THIS TERRIBLE ROAD ,WE CAN JUST DO OUR BEST TO RE-PAVE THE ROAD SO WE COULD HAVE SOME EASY COASTIN FOR OUR FUTURE. WE ALL MUST STICK TOGETHER IN THIS MISERABLE TIME OF NEED ESPECIALY DURNIG THIS HOLIDAY SEASON.

WELL THATS JUST MY THOUGHT.

NOW LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU THINK, IF YOU REALLY READ THESE COMMENTS PLEASE.

THANK YOU VICTORIA
 

I'm so sorry to hear about your colleague and friend passing away. I've had to experience more than my fair share of grief in my somewhat short life (only a year younger than Steve), so I can relate to some of what you are going through. I wish you and all of his family and friends the best.

As for how we can help others during these times? Well, I keep doing what I've been doing for quite some time. I'm a counseling intern, and the agency I work at provides free therapy to traumatized and abused children from low-income families. Unfortunately for me, I don't get paid, so I'm probably struggling just as much financially as the children and families I provide therapy to. I'm living very frugally on money my grandmother saved for me, and I'm not sure how long that will last in this economy.

What I can say to you and others is, if there's one thing I've learned from my job, it's that we all need to support each other. For those that have money, it would be great if they can donate some money to organizations that help low-income families. For those that don't have much spare money, volunteer some time. More important than money is sticking together and caring for each other. These are stressful times. The best way to survive these times is to help keep each other's spirits up. It seems like many people have forgotten that love is more important than money. It's easier to survive hard times when we all pitch in and treat each other with compassion and kindness.
 

I need to say first I am sorry to hear about Steve Bradley. I was just wondering the last few days what had happened to him. He was in WWE development for so long and then just disapeared.

I am currently unemployed due to my place of employment closing last year, my brother too because he worked at the same place. Our local newspaper reported yesterday that our county's unemplyment has an all time high of 8% of the population.

Since there are not really any jobs for me to just go out and get I am making my own. I know it will and has been rough but I am determined to make it happen. The business will fill a void in the community and bring something that is not here already. Besides myself I will employ at least two full time employees ans two part time. So at least I can give a few people jobs that might not have one already.

I have my fingers crossed that I will be opened in January or February and it will all work out.
 

The best advice I can give is to keep doing what you do best.
Keep faith in your self and those around you (especially those you care about most).
Hopefully you can draw strength from each other during these troubled times.
Remember not to stress about the things you can't control, and deal with the things you can.
Intelligent people learn from their mistakes. Wise people learn from the mistakes of others, and learn to recognize when they're making the same mistakes.

My condolences for your losses.

Jeff I.
 

well Lisa Marie,

I can share this...

I have been a christian for 17 years and in all my life I have never seen anything like this...

Ive heard you'er from the I.E. - San Berdo.... I go to a church called Water of Life in Fontana. Last Sunday night...they gave over $50,000 to needy people in our community, they also flipped the bill for another organizations thanksgiving dinner...that had nothing to do with our congregation.

I dunno...just my 2 cents Ms. Victoria... I have never in the 17 years of being a christian ever seen any other church do that...im new to the congregation...so i dont know everyone there...im not on the staff ect...just thought it was awesome to see.

BTW u should make stop by Jesse Hernandez's gym where Eve trains sometimes - the guys would love it- well I would too...lol

Take care - and Damnit- tell the WWE - to stop messing with u - and give the title back already...lol

Tony "Mystic Sun Man"
 

im sure most of us would say, just keeping being u...(or victoria, whichever...hahahahha)
 

I'm really sorry to hear that companies are closing here in Canada some companies are closing as well some of the retail is up here but not a whole lot I hope things start looking up soon *S*
 

People will still spend alot for christmas even with reccession happening and gas prices is going down because bush is going to make obama look bad when he has to raise it. Thought not obama fan and hope he does get impeach...
 

Calvin Coolidge said" Persistence and determination are omnipotent"
 

I am being a good consumer. I am shopping lots but buying only what I can afford with cash on hand. No credit, no plastic. Shop, shop, shop! Keep retail alive through the holidays! But only what you can afford and for the love of spaghetti monster don't use your credit cards!!!
 

It's always great to hear from you Victoria! =-)

I lost my job a couple of months ago after the company I worked for went bust, due to these severe economical issues. I can honestly say it had almost destroyed me, but my spirits have been lifted a little recently, with help from my friends and family. It's devestating to everyone this has happened to, especially this close to Christmas, as even the chances of people finding another job are so slim, as so many people aren't recruiting. Every day here in the UK, they're saying on the news how so many huge companies are closing down, and how another 3,000 jobs have been lost. I can never thank you, Victoria, and all the WWE for what you do. My life revolves around WWE, and has done for the last 9 years. It takes my find off it, and gives me a few hours a week of absolute inspiration.

I've also had some incredible help from friends and family, and from my driving instructor, as he'd been through similar experiences. I think that is some of the best help anyone can offer. To show someone that this has happened to them, and that they have got through it, and they are a better and stronger person. I know it doesn't work for everyone, but to be a friend to someone is the best gift they could get, especially after business owners in this situation would have most likely lost everything.

I wish you all the luck, happiness and success in the world. I'm very confident you'll come out on the other side too =-) If I get to live in the USA, I am deffinately coming to Black Widow Customs!!!
You're an amazing inspiration Victoria, and I can't thank you enough for everything you give us fans, as a performer and a person. The WWE is my world, and feels like my family, I couldn't get through life without it and all the superstars.

Take care of yourself, and best wishes to you!

Josh
 

I think everyone in any community (no matter what country) should pull together and try and make these difficult times seem less difficult. For example if someone has more money than their next door neighbour, maybe this "rich person" should offer to help the not so fortunate neighbour out with a few xmas pressies for the family.

People doing things like that are what make the world seem a great place, even though there has been bad stuff going on at the same time. Like in India with some recent bombings - cricket (a sport) nearly got ruined the other week.

Life is far too short to keep grudges I should know - I have had many a bad thing happen to in the 20 years I have been alive.

Peace and love to all!!
 

Im sorry that you got some bad news this week...I myself am also looking at life in a different perspective now. My roommates and I witnessed a man and his dog get hit by a truck and niether survived, it was one of our older nieghbors and he was a sweet man. It has me taking a serious look at everything in my life. I just had my 26th birthday on nov 26th. It seems like this year I have dealt with so much bad news. 5 passings from march til june in my family, then another sad situation with my friends fiance who himself was battling personal demons with depression...which is a long story in and of itself, plus monday.
Its completely understandable to introspective with the news you got. Im sure your business is going to make it through this economy's stormy weather.
My advise to others is that storms may come and go. We will all have good days and bad ones, life is too precious to take for granted and the rough times will pass.
What I am doing for the community this year is we are going to go a city meeting and see what we need to do to get something that would make crossing the road in our nieghborhood safer, a crosswalk, lower the speed limit, a stop light, something because I don't want to see what I saw monday ever happen again. Its bad enough how many traffic accidents happen in our nieghborhood.
As crazy as it sounds though, one of the things that has helped me get me through my situations this, is watching wrestling. And thank you for being one of the most entertaining female wrestlers in the wwe roster:) Thank you for taking the time to interact with your fans. We appreciate it. (sorry for such a long comment)

Thank you,
Elaine
 

I agree with all the people..!I hope you are ok!
 

First off, RIP Steve Bradley! He won PWI's "Underrated Feud of the Year" in 1998 for his feud with Kurt Angle who he defeated for the Power Pro Wrestling Heavyweight Title! He had a notable feud with Savio Vega! He defeated "Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels to win the 1999 ECWA Super 8 Tournament! He's held other promotion's titles (defeating K-Kwik - now R-Truth) and has held tag titles alongside Lance Cade and Sean Morley (Val Venis)!

AS for the economic situation with our country:

This is the natural flow in an economy such as ours. The problem is compounded when we continually offer bail-outs! We were under two recessions during the Clinton Administration, but most people didn't even realize it because consumer confidence was way up. If people would show the same consumer confidence and continue to buy, buy, buy, then the automakers will stay afloat, people will be able to go back to work, banks will be able to offer loans, people will start more businesses cause more jobs to be made, etc. and the economy will balance out!

Do you really know how we came out of the Great Depression? We built and made and constructed, etc. We would've come out of the Great Depression sooner if it weren't for government "help". Some of us would've been a little more worse for wear, but we all would've bounced back sooner.

It was greed and hording and ignorance that caused this mess. It's going to be giving back that brings us out of it. We'll be getting a new stimulus package soon. Instead of saving and hording the money, we need to be good little consumers and consume!

Our government and Wall Street didn't help much either. John McCain warned Barney Frank in August of 2007 that something needed to be done about Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae (which are at the forefront of this economic disaster). Frank said, "Oh, there's no problem." Companies like AIG who squandered their money! (Hell, we gave them a big bail-out and TWICE they took the money and spent it on lavish resorts and vacations!) The constant spending! We've been paying for two wars. I believe that would should've liberated Iraq. Everyone says "well, why don't we free Tibet, Somalia, etc." Well, Saddam killed over 2.5 MILLION people, so Iraq is a good place to start. Now we find out that the WMD's that were missing were sent to Syria and Lebanon. (We gave Saddam over six months to move almost all the evidence.) Although, because we spent more on protecting our troops, we had fewer casualties than in any other war or conflict in US History). We ended up facing hard economic times. But, it was the same with WWII! Difference between then and now: GREED and IGNORANCE compounded the problem.

There also needs to be NEW mandatory guidelines for automakers.. We have the capability of having cars and trucks that will go at least 70 miles to the gallon on standard unleaded gas, but the automakers have deals with the oil companies! This has to stop! Also, we need to get away from our dependency on foreign energy sources! We have enough natural gas and oil to last us for another 100 years! Plus, if we make the automakers follow the aforementioned guidelines, we can almost double that!

If the Federal Reserve decides to come collecting on our debt, this country will be bankrupted. OF course, the eventual answer from the government is going to be to combine currencies with Mexico and Canada (Bush already signed a deal for it in 2005 for the North American Union). Such a currency is destined to fail and therefore we'll end up having to combine our currency with Europe and the soon-to-be other regional currencies to form a one-world currency. But that's all another subject entirely. :P
 

Well, as someone who was laid off just this past week (after 4 years with the company), I'm in the same boat as many other people and I have to say... that I don't have a clue :-/

I'm a little confused on the whole situation myself right now.

*brainstorms...*

I guess one thing that could be done, although it's not a new idea by any means, would be setting up some kind of charity or donation that would help those affected by the recent crisis in the U.S. to be able to give their family a good holiday, whatever it may be (mine's the Winter Solstice! Yay! :-)

I'm OK for the holidays this year, but I'm sure there are many others this year that are having a hard time with it.

Of course, getting people out of the "the holiday season is all about buying/getting stuff" mentality that many tend to have wouldn't necessarily be a bad thing, either...

Love your work,
-Matt
 

I'm so sorry to hear about your friend Steve Bradley. I just got done reading the article on wrestling-radio.com but I didn't know you knew him. Prayers to his family and friends. R.I.P.
Steve Bradley.

My mom's community seems to be going through this ecomony alright but I know 3 neighbors in her neighborhood (including my mom) who are on disablilty but their family members are always there for them as I am for my mom. I'm basically the provider for my mom, what she needs, I get so my community is blessed.

Now as for the neighborhood I live in, I live with my fiance and his parents in the suburb's and they seem to be going through this economy thing alright also, his parents would know more about what's going on then I do but as for my and my fiance, this economy is killing us. I don't know what we're going to do for Christmas presents this yr. (for our familys) but I'm sure we'll come up with something.

All we can do is PRAY, PRAY, PRAY and hope Obama can help us out this runt.
 

Steve Bradley was a good worker. From Massachusetts, a local wrestler, did a lot of good. I've heard of his good, woke up today to more than a couple blogs I'm subscribed to (of people in the business) detailing memories of Steve. I can only wish he's in a better place, and know he is.
 

sorry to hear that a important good person in ur life passed on so early :( may he rest in peace. yeah, things have been crazy as of late, espceally with the economy and everything. but the one suggesstion i give to people to keep their heads up, espceally during a challanging time like we're in right now is mainly just hold onto God and just keep praying cause when you hold on to God and just keep praying, things get better, even though things take time to get better, they will get better and patience is the key.
 

I'm sure you are doing the right thing..

But the economic storm is affecting everywhere even United Kingdom.. At Lot of Companies are downsizing or going into Adminstration... Even a Company Like Woolworths PLC that been around for Years.. in UK.. Is gone Bust.. Even it's affecting the UK Banks too..

So I expect is going be a hard time for everyone.. I not sure what you can do thou.

Other Keep People Spirits up by.. Taking there mind of it.. Maybe also look those who may suffer the most in the Community.. Ie Poorer Familes.. Trying to keep there spirits up.

It's a worrying time.. But I sure it will all pickup eventually.. Well I hope..

Well I in my Community last week Friday.. Well I went to this St.Andrews night and they were raising funds. So Children could have a free Christmas Meal.. I assume was for Homeless & Disadvantaged Kids.. But I think it was a great Idea..

Love James..
 

Im sorry 4 ur lose they dying younger
 

The Holidays are never about the gifts we receive but about the family in which we receive our greatest gift of all, love. Losing someone that meant everthing to you cant be replaced with a material object unless it was something unqiue to that person.

A neighbor can also be considered family in that during a time of need you know their right next door and ready to go out of their way such as driving you to the hospital when an accident occurs. People need not look to the holidays as time of how much money should be spent but how much time is spent really letting those around you know how truly loved they are even if they havent been the most agreeable.

We can all contribute to the community by helping those whose only wish is to have food on their table and clothes to wear. Making cards for local nursing homes or elderly veterans maybe even those who are still actively serving from your community. Either way show holiday spirit by following the golden rule of giving is always better than receiving. By giving you receive a lot more than you think by seeing the faces of those you helped.
 

I think the news is over reacting, is america in a recession? yes. But the majority of the effects havent been felt on the normal person, look at black Friday, the news reports that the stores didn't do well, and yet being there myself showed people in a rush to buy stuff with their hard earned money. as for the automotive industry, instead of asking for a handout, they should close down their production of new vehicles, and start concentratiing on the next generation vehicles. We will get there so much faster if the companies would concentrate SOLELY on alternative fuels and means of transportation instead of splittling their efforts. We will suffer with higher jobless rates in the short term, but we will come out better on the other side with new technologies, and a better workforce.
 

I saw Bradley and Yourself in a couple of events at the Billiards club in Oxford Mississippi just before they stopped having wrestling shows and when Bobcat was released. I want to send my condolences....
 

First I think, by picking up a simple piece of trash not on your property and disposing of it. Manage that and I think the next steps are very easy to a better community.
 

Obviously no one has the money to invest right now, even with stocks having the low price they do, at least not for Joe Public like myself; so, Idon't know how much of an option this is.
As far as Obama taking office, I'm not so sure about that yet. There is a buzz around the internet (and yeah, I know how that goes, I'm taking this info with a grain of salt myself) that there is a lawyer (forget what his name is offhand, I was concentrating on the info itself, sorry) who has filed with the Supreme Court challenging Obama's citizenship. I find this curious since I would think they would have done this in the first place, but I don't work with Washington except maybe to get their precious Blackberrys working again, so what the heck do I know?
Anyway. as a recently laid-off IT Pro, myself, I can only offer the same advice that was given to me by friends and family: Keep your nose to the grindstone and keep looking for a job - the most important thing is staying employed right now (yeah, easier said than done, I know) but don't settle for a job you're not going to be happy with either. There has to be a balance otherwise you're going to be miserable.

Lisa - keep kicking diva butt; I'll keep watching... as long as I have cable or satellite anyway, LOL!
 

Hey Miss Lisa Marie I'm sorry for the loss of a friend! I did a blog awhile back titled Give a Little its on my page but if u get a chance I tell u what I do to give back! Let me know what u think! Much Love! CCB
 

Hey Miss Lisa Marie I'm sorry for the loss of a friend! I did a blog awhile back titled Give a Little its on my page but if u get a chance I tell u what I do to give back! Let me know what u think! Much Love! CCB
 

You mentioned the passing of Steve Bradley before I even heard of this on any wrestling websites.
 

Well one way to keep it from happening is to just notice when a person is having a bad time. And when you do, don't just start asking the pre-emptive question's that will get the "no" response or no response at all. Just act normal, treat them like human being's, not somebody that's like a disease or has some abnormality. Because to you as a person with no prob's, you think there is no way this person is suicidal, but they think differently, they believe they have no reason for life.

Often these types are the ones that have offended society, either by commiting an unforgivable sin, or maybe they just lost the only thing that really mattered to them in there life, and the last thing they need to hear is, "no woman is worth killing yourself" you might find yourself on the recieving end of a knife in the back, literally. these people aren't stable people, if they believe, they act, they aren't like normal everyday people, who consciously decide it's irrelevent, the people you're talking about are like neanderthal's if you will. Not saying they're ignorant or retarded, they just contort to more simple way's than the difficult way of just acceptance.

Basically, treat them like you would your own child, but for some that would mean butting in and getting too involved, this can lead to rebellion, suicide, homicide, and a list of many other things. Just speak your mind around them, if you have something to say, or feel the need to express a situation or concern about a particular illness(one might have) tell it in a subtle way, don't point fingers, just riddle it out as a parable or just coincidental conversation, like you're just telling the person, "this type of situation makes me sick" who know's you might hit the nail on the head, and if they perk up and listen, tell them how that one person in the story might solve the situation.

You may find next time you see your good friend, that they will be happy and gleeful, just because you acted like a person, and not an outside force trying to get in, when some one finds that another person may be able to get in their head with out them telling, it makes them feel safer around that person.
 

I had to add some more to what I placed earlier.

You gotta understand that alot of these people are as I said normally,


Depressed because they've done a super bad no no....

In this case there are way's to understand them. Sometimes what is a no no to one is just another daily task to another. Depending on the severity of the crime/sin. You can only find out what the sin is, then go from there, would you forgive them for it, if not, it's better off they die, because then you'll watch them suffer the rest of their life. If you can, which by the way I'm not targeting any Christian's, as they tend to have too big a heart for family and loved ones, no matter the reason, you will have to convince that person he is not a bad person and that he really hasn't offended society as much as he believes. This is the easy part, many people who think family, friends, and loved ones are going to kill them or discard them for what they done, will snap out of their depression and join the party once they find they aren't in danger of such severe punishment as they believed before. Though, you have to be a person that can part with a loved one, if they have passed the barrier of human morale. Hard to believe, but some just can't do this, they grow too attached.


their lover left: in this case you can only console them, don't try to tell them she/he ain't worth it, to them they are the world and even the Universe. Often these people can be drawn away from suicidal thoughts or even actually doing it by simply knowing how much you care about them, which means finding the person, threatening their life, or even just kicking the crap out of them. Christian's may have a hard time with this theory, being the way they are, but it's the way it is, you believe it's wrong to hurt a person physically, but nine out of ten times, that person will survive and live normally, unless the injury is crippling. But nearly sixty percent of those that suffer emotional injuries, serves long lasting to them, and if they feel they have no support, they become isolated to themselves, and suicide becomes a prominate answer. By hurting their lover, you show them you are on their side, and often you can get a reaction from them, either way it goes, it will strengthen them to go on, even if you lose a friend, they will grow more dependent on themselves as a person.

they may be just looking for real love or inability to work into friendship rings:
A more common reason for suicide. These people are the ones you cast away from you because they don't fit your lifestyle, or they don't know how to fit in to your norm of what is "cool" or so on. They are normally those that end up becoming the feared mass murderer's, rapist, serial killers, and even sometimes turn to homosexuality. There is really only one way to solve this problem, be more open to those you accept as friends, if someone discerns you because you befriend one of these people, forget them, you may lose ten friends, but will gain pride in yourself. You saved a life and turned on a light for somebody, that person will always love you. Too many people these days, (mostly women) tend to base their want or desires on a man's stature in the community, because Joe Blow has seven hundred friends and many more that admire him, he's a better canidate for a lover than Teddy Smalls. Joe Blow though often becomes the arse that all women fear, and like they say nice guy's finish last. Even when the nice guy does get the girl in the end, the girl often spends her time window shopping and trying out other merchandise, meanwhile you have Mr. Right standing back in the shadows because he don't know how to approach a woman or has just plainly never been "cool" enough for some people. These people often will also just fade away into existance, battling personal "demons" as you say becomes normal, and often can lead to suicide. Someone in good health don't just pass away unless they have health problems, normally they say depression is a health problem, but suicide is the only way they die, normally.

Basically, Lisa, you need to be more a friend than a role model, you have your "job" as a WWE Wrestler/Diva, but you're friend's and family will suffer more. You don't have time for them no more, you can't be there to stop these things, basically even knowing what to do, you won't be able to stop it. But if you want to stop it, you basically have to recognize problems in people, when you do, don't just decide to let them do their thing and you do yours, interfere don't nag on them to tell you problems, basically allow them to know you're there for them. You got a friend that needs you in Corning, IA but you are so busy traveling to Japan, New York, Topeka, Dallas, and other places, you haven't the time to stop and spend time with them, and you may be the one person that can help them. You enjoy your success and your friends pay, not for a lack of love or caring on your part, but for a lack of actually just having the ability to say, "hey next time I get time for me, I'm spending it with Thomas" who may believe that his friend has abondoned him for their career. So next time skip the Gym, play with your friends instead.
 

hey Lisa Maria/Victoria

Just wanted to drop you a quick line about how I am making the community better. I just started working for a company a few months ago, called GroupOne Loan Modifications and Mortgage here in Mesa. We are targeting to help the fixed and lower income bracket here in Maricopa county to help them get a lower rate and balance on their mortgage. So far, we have been going after the Community Action Agencies that the population uses to get their mortgage or rent paid. Right now, we are able to get down to between 3.5% to 5% on mortgages. Which is saving homes and making it easier for most of the people that we help in today's economy. We can't help everyone, but we can help ppl one person at a time.

Rather if its with my company, or any other company....there is help out their for some struggling Americans.
 

Just a quite note to send my condolences regarding the loss of Steve Bradley.

My son trained with him in his Manchester school and as you can imagine the "kids" are devistated at this tragic loss.

I did not know him well, but had some great conversations with him about the simularities of Martial Arts competitions & in ring phychology. He has such an eye for detail.

Anyway - sorry about your loss,

Best in all,

Dean