drew77
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Joined: 05/20/09
Location: Middle Earth %28AKA Readi
Posts: 13
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*Apologies for cross posting*
Hello All,
I join the legion of ticketless long-term fans, on my knees, hopeful to experience NIN live for the first and last time. For circumstances very much out of my control, I haven't been able to acquire tickets or make it to any of the shows that have come and gone. Everybody has their story to share but if you have a minute, mine goes like this - my wife suffers from ALS/MND and I have been caring for her full-time for the last 6 years. In my limited off time, exhausted and broken, I rebuild myself to this music. I won't be so desperate as to say it gives me 'hope' or 'strength', but it helps keep me defined and focussed against a challenging and indeterminate landscape. Aware of the impending hiatus Trent has announced, my wife has encouraged me to make it to one of the shows and has secured flexible, alternative care for my absence. I can't put words to this demonstration of self sacrifice on her part - it's incredible. Ideally, she would accompany me to a show but this has become an insurmountable challenge.
If anybody has come to have a spare ticket for NYC, LA or Chicago and can identify in any way with my circumstances I would be very grateful for your consideration. I am, regrettably, of limited means so wouldn't be able to pay any extraordinary price. In addition to the ticket cost I would be happy to make a decent contribution to a charity of your choice (combination of time and money). I'm only after one ticket, though, if two were available I'm sure that a friend would be quite happy to join me.
I've really tried to make this as least cringeworthy as possible. My intention is not to exploit my wife's illness. For some, I suppose, it makes a difference who they choose to sell to, especially considering the historical value of these tour dates. For you, this is my story, honest and genuine.
If you think you can help, please PM me and we'll take it from there. If I should remain at home on all of the show nights, listening to my CDs, I do feel better for having shared what this music and this band have meant to me and wish you all an amazing experience. If you may ever cast your eyes across these words, Trent, your work and passion have had a tremendous influence on my life and I'm so very thankful.
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