Milly
October 31, 2011, 9:19pm
15
Re: Passing on fears and phobias
We used to live in the KSA…where stray billies roam around as freely as though they were recognized citizens of the country.
In front of our apartment building (and just off to the side) there was this huge green dumpster. And you had to pass this dumpster everytime you left the building or were coming back. Throughout the years…I could recognize some of those cats. They’d hang around for a few days at a time…and then disappear for weeks. And then you’d see them again…and you’d know them by their markings. There was the one with the multicolored fur (patches of orange, brown, and black) and another with a torn up tail, I think. Growing up my mom would always warn us never to stare at a cat…or they’d scratch your eyes out. I don’t know if there’s any truth to that…but I think it may have developed a mild case of aulirophobia in me. Cats creep me out. But I definitely like them better than their canine counterparts. I’m terrified of dogs. At least cats have the good sense to be scared enough to scamper off when they see you approaching…whereas dogs will chase you and don’t discriminate as to who they should run after…they can’t leave well enough alone…and I detest them for it .
I find dogs to be too stupid to leave well alone, it’s not cos they are not scared, they just don’t get that you don’t like them. Urgh…dogs at the beach..ANNOYING!
I’ve never met a scaredy cat..ever. They are clever, manipulative nittle fur balls who try and intimate you with their creepy eyes and sharp nails.