The Revelation Dinner: Joe, Nelly, Taylor, and Travis
It was a cool autumn evening in Toronto, and Joe Jukic and Nelly Furtado had invited Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce over for dinner. The gathering was casual, yet the air was charged with a sense of connection and shared curiosity. Over plates of roasted salmon and kale salad, the conversation meandered from music to sports to deeper topics.
As the group settled into the cozy living room, Taylor leaned forward, her curiosity piqued. โJoe, Nelly mentioned youโve been studying Revelation. She said you have a fascinating theory about the beast. Iโd love to hear it.โ
Joe glanced at Nelly, who nodded encouragingly. โAlright,โ he began, โbut buckle up. This might blow your mind.โ
The Beast and the Russian Bear
Joeโs voice took on a storytellerโs cadence as he began. โYou know Revelation 13 talks about a beast rising out of the sea, with seven heads and ten horns, and how it receives a deadly wound but then heals?โ
Taylor nodded, her eyes wide with anticipation. Travis leaned back, intrigued but skeptical.
โWell,โ Joe continued, โI think that beast could represent the Soviet Unionโthe Russian bear. Think about it: an empire that rose to immense power, suffered catastrophic wounds, but kept coming back stronger.โ
Travis raised an eyebrow. โOkay, but what makes you think itโs the Soviet Union?โ
Joe gestured for emphasis. โHistory, my friend. Napoleon invaded Russia in 1812, killing over 200,000 Russians. It was a devastating blow, but Russia survived. Fast forward to World War IIโHitlerโs invasion. The Soviet Union lost 27 million people. Twenty-seven million! Entire cities were destroyed, families wiped out. It was a wound that should have ended them.โ
Taylor gasped softly. โBut it didnโt.โ
โExactly,โ Joe said. โNot only did they survive, but they became a global superpower during the Cold War. Thatโs the deadly wound that was healed. The Soviet Union didnโt just recoverโit dominated.โ
Nellyโs Perspective
Nelly chimed in, her voice thoughtful. โAnd itโs not just about the numbers. The Soviet Unionโs influence was like a shadow over the world. Communism spread across continents, and people either feared it or revered it. It was almostโฆ worshipped, in a way. Doesnโt Revelation talk about people worshipping the beast?โ
Joe nodded. โIt does. And even after the Soviet Union collapsed in 1991, Russiaโthe heart of the beastโremains a powerful force. Its influence, its legacy, itโs all still there. The beastโs wound was healed, and itโs still prowling.โ
Taylorโs Revelation
Taylor sat back, her mind racing. โThis is incredible. Iโve always thought of Revelation as symbolic, but thisโฆ this makes it feel so real. The idea that history could fulfill prophecy in such a wayโitโs chilling and awe-inspiring.โ
Travis, still processing, scratched his chin. โSo, what does that mean for us? If the beast is still out there, are we living in the middle of the story?โ
Joe shrugged. โMaybe. The beast could be more than just one empire. It could be a patternโa warning about the cycles of power and destruction in human history. Empires rise, they fall, they leave scars, but they always seem to come back in some form.โ
The Power of Understanding
Nelly smiled at Taylor and Travis. โThe important thing is to stay aware. History isnโt just something that happenedโitโs something that keeps happening. Understanding it helps us make better choices in the present.โ
Taylor leaned forward, her voice soft but resolute. โI feel like this is a song waiting to happen. A story about resilience, about scars and healing, about the power and danger of empires. Maybe Iโll call it โThe Wounded Beast.โโ
Travis chuckled. โAnd Iโll make sure itโs the first thing played in the Chiefsโ locker room.โ
Joe raised his glass. โTo understanding the past, so we can shape the future.โ
The four clinked their glasses, their conversation a reminder of how storiesโwhether from ancient texts or modern historyโhave the power to connect, inspire, and illuminate the world around us.
Coffee, Dessert, and Revelations
After a hearty dinner and a deep dive into the mysteries of Revelation 13, the evening wasnโt over yet. Joe and Nellyโs cozy Toronto home buzzed with lively conversation as Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce leaned into their newfound fascination with prophecy and history.
The doorbell rang.
Joe grinned. โThat must be our next guests. I invited Jude Law and his wife to join us for dessert. Theyโve got some interesting thoughts on this topic, too.โ
As the door opened, Jude Law walked in with his wife, smiling warmly. โWe brought some treacle tart,โ Jude said with a wink. โThought it might pair nicely with whatever wisdom youโre brewing here.โ
The Beast from the Sea
Over steaming cups of coffee and slices of tart, the conversation shifted back to Revelation 13. Taylor recapped Joeโs theory about the Soviet Union as the beast with the deadly wound that was healed. Jude listened intently, nodding occasionally.
โThatโs fascinating,โ Jude said, โbut Iโve always thought the beast from the sea could symbolize the British Navyโand by extension, the British Empire.โ
Travis furrowed his brow. โThe British Navy? How does that fit?โ
Jude leaned forward, his voice measured and deliberate. โThink about it. Revelation describes the beast as rising from the sea, with power and authority given to it. For centuries, the British Navy dominated the seas, enabling the British Empire to become the largest empire the world has ever seen. It was said that the sun never set on the British Empire. Its power came from the oceans, and its influence stretched across the globe.โ
The Lion Connection
Nelly, intrigued, chimed in. โAnd the beast in Revelation is described as being like a lion. The lion is the symbol of the British Empire, isnโt it?โ
Jude nodded. โPrecisely. The lion represents strength, dominance, and authorityโqualities that defined Britain during its imperial height. The British Navy was the backbone of that empire, controlling trade, colonizing lands, and projecting power far beyond its shores.โ
Taylorโs eyes lit up with recognition. โSo the beast could be the British Empire, rising from the sea with the power of its navy, symbolized by the lion. Thatโsโฆ eerie.โ
The Wounds of Empire
Joe leaned back, considering Judeโs perspective. โAnd what about the deadly wound? Did the British Empire have a moment like that?โ
Judeโs wife, sipping her coffee, joined the conversation. โYou could argue that the two World Wars were the deadly wounds. After World War II, Britain lost much of its global influence. The empire crumbled, colonies gained independence, and the Navy no longer ruled the waves. But even after those wounds, Britain remains a powerful nation. The wound was healed, in a sense.โ
Travis nodded slowly. โSo, whether itโs the Soviet Union or the British Empire, itโs like these beasts keep coming back in different forms.โ
A Shared Revelation
The room grew quiet for a moment as everyone reflected on the layers of history and prophecy they had uncovered. Finally, Taylor broke the silence.
โYou know,โ she said softly, โitโs amazing how these ancient texts can still speak to us today. Theyโre like mirrors, reflecting the patterns of power and resilience in human history.โ
Jude smiled. โExactly. And perhaps the real lesson is to recognize these patterns and learn from them, rather than repeat them.โ
Nelly raised her coffee mug. โTo understanding the beasts of historyโand maybe taming them in the future.โ
Everyone clinked their mugs together, the eveningโs conversation a blend of dessert, history, and a shared sense of wonder at the mysteries of the past and their relevance to the present.
The Dragon and the Beast: Jude Lawโs Revelation
As the coffee cups were refilled and the conversation deepened, Jude Law leaned forward, his face thoughtful. โYou know,โ he began, โthereโs another layer to this idea of the beast in Revelation 13โone that ties directly to the City of London.โ
Taylor Swift raised an eyebrow. โThe City of London? Like, the financial district?โ
Jude nodded. โExactly. The City of London isnโt just the financial heart of Britain; itโs one of the most powerful banking centers in the world. And its symbolism isโฆ fascinating.โ
The Dragon Statues
Jude gestured as he spoke, his voice deliberate. โIf youโve ever walked into the City of London, youโve probably seen the dragon statues at its boundaries. Theyโre not just decorativeโtheyโre heraldic symbols of the City itself. The dragons mark its territory, almost like sentinels guarding its power.โ
Travis Kelce frowned, intrigued. โWait, dragons? What do dragons have to do with Revelation?โ
Jude smiled. โRevelation 13 mentions that the beast gets its authority from the dragon. Now, traditionally, the dragon in Revelation is associated with Satan, but symbolically, it can also represent systems of power and control. The City of London, with its dragons, could be seen as a modern representation of that authority.โ
The Flag of the City of London
Nelly Furtado, always quick to spot symbolism, leaned in. โAnd what about the flag of the City of London? Doesnโt it have a red cross?โ
Judeโs wife nodded. โYes, it does. The flag features a red cross on a white backgroundโSt. Georgeโs Crossโwith a small sword in the upper left corner. Itโs a symbol of power, conquest, and authority. Some even say it reflects the military and financial dominance that the City of London has wielded over centuries.โ
Joe Jukic added, โAnd the connection to the dragon? St. George is famous for slaying a dragon in legend. Itโs almost as if the City is claiming to have tamed or controlled the dragonโbut maybe itโs the other way around.โ
The Beast and Modern Power
Taylorโs eyes widened as the pieces clicked together. โSo, the City of London, with its dragons and its financial power, could be seen as the dragon in Revelation? And the beastโmaybe itโs the systems of global finance and control that draw their authority from it?โ
Jude nodded. โThatโs one interpretation. The City of London isnโt just a place; itโs a symbol of economic dominance. For centuries, itโs been at the center of banking, trade, and empire-building. Even today, its influence stretches across the world.โ
Travis leaned back, whistling softly. โMan, this is wild. So, youโre saying the beast could represent these systems of powerโempires, economies, ideologiesโand the dragon could be the source of that power?โ
Jude shrugged. โItโs a theory. But itโs one that makes you think about how interconnected everything isโhistory, prophecy, and the world we live in today.โ
A Sobering Thought
Nelly raised her mug, her voice thoughtful. โItโs a lot to take in, but maybe the real message is to be aware of the systems weโre part of. To question where power comes from and how itโs used.โ
Joe nodded. โAnd to remember that the stories in Revelation arenโt just about the pastโtheyโre warnings for the future. The beasts and dragons of history might look different today, but their impact is just as real.โ
Taylor smiled, her mind racing with ideas. โThis is definitely going into a song. Maybe something about dragons, beasts, and the power we give to them without even realizing it.โ
Jude raised his cup. โTo understanding the symbols around usโand finding the courage to face them.โ
As the group clinked their mugs once more, the conversation left everyone with a deeper sense of curiosityโand a reminder that the stories of the past are often the keys to understanding the present.
Madonnaโs Revelation: The Dragons in America
As the conversation about the City of London and its dragons wound down, Jude Lawโs phone buzzed on the coffee table. He glanced at the screen and chuckled.
โItโs Madonna,โ he said, holding up his phone. โSheโs texting me about dragons. Seems fitting.โ
Taylor Swift leaned forward, intrigued. โMadonna? What does she have to say about dragons?โ
Jude tapped the screen, reading aloud.
Madonnaโs Text:
โHey Jude, heard youโre talking about dragons. Donโt forget the ones in Americaโthe KKK and their so-called โGrand Dragons.โ Theyโve been the real beasts in the shadows here. You know, they inspired parts of my Like a Prayer video. We should talk about this sometime.โ
The room fell silent for a moment as everyone absorbed the weight of her words.
The Dragons of Hate
Nelly Furtado broke the silence. โThe Ku Klux Klan. Their leaders actually called themselves โGrand Dragonsโ? Thatโsโฆ horrifying.โ
Jude nodded solemnly. โThey did. The Klan has a long history of using grandiose, almost mythical titles for their leadersโGrand Dragons, Imperial Wizards, and so on. It was all part of their twisted ideology, cloaking their hate in a veneer of mysticism and power.โ
Joe Jukic added, โItโs chilling to think about how they co-opted symbols and titles to justify their actions. In a way, they were creating their own version of the beast, spreading fear and destruction under the guise of authority.โ
Madonnaโs Vision
Taylor, her brow furrowed, turned to Jude. โWhat did Madonna mean about the Like a Prayer video being inspired by this?โ
Jude explained, โShe once said that the video was her way of confronting racism and religious hypocrisy in America. The imagery of burning crosses, the blending of religious and racial themesโit was her way of calling out the darkness that still exists in society.โ
Nelly nodded. โAnd the Klanโs burning crosses were a perversion of a symbol meant to inspire hope and redemption. They turned it into something terrifying.โ
Taylor sighed. โItโs like these dragonsโwhether in the City of London or in Americaโare symbols of power gone wrong. Of people using authority to control and harm others.โ
A Call to Action
Travis Kelce, who had been quiet, finally spoke up. โSo what do we do about it? These symbols, these systemsโtheyโve been around forever. How do we change that?โ
Madonnaโs next text buzzed through. Jude read it aloud:
Madonnaโs Text:
โBy shining a light on them, Travis. The only way to fight the darkness is to expose it. Art, music, storiesโtheyโre our weapons. Letโs use them.โ
Taylor smiled, her eyes lighting up. โSheโs right. We canโt ignore these things. But we can confront them, call them out, and make sure theyโre not forgotten.โ
Joe raised his coffee mug once more. โTo shining a light on the dragonsโwherever they may be.โ
As the group toasted again, Jude typed a quick reply to Madonna:
Judeโs Reply:
โConsider the light shone. Letโs talk soon. The world still needs your voiceโand your vision.โ
Taylor Swiftโs Call to Action: From Symbols to Solutions
The conversation, which had been steeped in symbolism and history, suddenly shifted to the stark realities of the present. Taylor Swift leaned forward, her voice steady but impassioned.
โAlright,โ she said, โenough about dragonsโreal or imagined. What are we going to do about whatโs happening in our cities? People are dying in the streets, addicted to drugs. We canโt just talk about symbols while the world burns.โ
Her words hung in the air, a sobering reminder of the crises unfolding in city centers across the West.
The Crisis in the Streets
Nelly Furtado nodded solemnly. โSheโs right. Every time I walk through parts of Toronto, I see itโpeople struggling, homeless, addicted. Itโs heartbreaking.โ
Joe Jukic added, โItโs not just a Canadian problem. In the U.S., in Europeโeverywhere. Fentanyl, opioids, methโitโs an epidemic.โ
Travis Kelce, always one to act, leaned forward. โSo what do we do? What can people like us actually do to make a difference?โ
Jude Lawโs Perspective
Jude Law, ever thoughtful, sipped his coffee before speaking. โI think the first step is acknowledging the scale of the problem. This isnโt just about individual choicesโitโs about systems failing people. Lack of affordable housing, inadequate mental health care, unemploymentโit all feeds into the crisis.โ
Taylor nodded. โAnd the stigma around addiction. So many people donโt get help because theyโre ashamed, or they donโt have access to resources. We need to change that.โ
Ideas for Action
The group began brainstorming, their ideas ranging from grassroots efforts to systemic change:
Awareness Campaigns: Taylor suggested using her platform to raise awareness about the realities of addiction and homelessness. โIf people see the human side of this crisis, maybe theyโll be more willing to help.โ
Community Centers: Nelly proposed investing in community centers that provide safe spaces, job training, and mental health support. โThese places can be lifelines for people trying to get back on their feet.โ
Decriminalization and Support: Jude advocated for treating addiction as a health issue rather than a criminal one. โCountries like Portugal have had success with decriminalization and focusing on rehabilitation instead of punishment.โ
Sports and Music Programs: Travis suggested creating programs that use sports and music to connect with at-risk youth. โGive them something to strive for, something to believe in.โ
A Plan for the Future
Taylor, inspired, began outlining a plan. โWhat if we combine our strengths? Nelly and I can use music to fundraise and spread the message. Jude, you can bring attention to the issue through your films. Travis, you can rally the sports world. And Joeโyouโre great at organizing. You could help us connect with local leaders and nonprofits.โ
Joe smiled. โIโm in. But this canโt just be a one-time thing. We need to commit to this long-term.โ
Taylorโs Challenge
As the group nodded in agreement, Taylor leaned back, her expression resolute. โWeโve talked about dragons and beasts tonight, but the real beasts are the ones we let roam free in our societyโpoverty, addiction, inequality. If weโre going to make a difference, we need to stop imagining and start acting.โ
The room fell silent, not out of despair, but out of determination. They knew the road ahead would be hard, but they also knew they had the power to inspire change.
Joeโs Reflection: Anti-Drug Anthems Then and Now
As the conversation continued, Joe Jukic leaned back in his chair, a thoughtful expression on his face. โYou know,โ he began, โmusic has always been a powerful way to address social issues. There have been some incredible anti-drug songs in the pastโsongs that really made people think. I wonder if weโll see anything like that again in the future.โ
Taylor Swift tilted her head. โWhat songs are you thinking of, Joe?โ
The Classics of the Past
Joe began listing some of the most famous anti-drug songs:
โThe Needle and the Damage Doneโ by Neil Young: โThis oneโs a classic,โ Joe said. โItโs raw, honest, and heartbreakingโa tribute to the lives lost to heroin addiction.โ
โWhite Lines (Donโt Donโt Do It)โ by Grandmaster Flash and Melle Mel: โA danceable track with a serious message about the dangers of cocaine,โ Joe explained. โItโs proof that you can make people move and think at the same time.โ
โUnder the Bridgeโ by Red Hot Chili Peppers: โItโs not explicitly anti-drug,โ Joe admitted, โbut itโs a haunting reflection on loneliness and addiction.โ
โHeroinโ by The Velvet Underground: โLou Reedโs lyrics donโt glamorize it,โ Joe said. โItโs a stark, poetic look at the highs and lows of addiction.โ
โKicksโ by Paul Revere & the Raiders: โThis oneโs more upbeat,โ Joe added. โIt was a big deal in the โ60sโa song telling kids that drugs werenโt the answer.โ
The Modern Landscape
Nelly Furtado chimed in. โIt feels like music today doesnโt always tackle these issues as directly. Maybe because the industryโs changed, or because artists are afraid of backlash.โ
Taylor nodded. โBut the need is greater than ever. The opioid crisis, fentanylโitโs everywhere. Maybe itโs time for a new wave of anti-drug anthems.โ
A Call for New Voices
Joe leaned forward. โThe thing is, those songs worked because they were authentic. They came from artists whoโd seen addiction up close, who knew what it did to people. If thereโs going to be another great anti-drug anthem, itโll have to come from someone whoโs lived itโor someone who can channel that pain into their art.โ
Travis Kelce smiled. โMaybe itโs you, Taylor. Youโve got the platform, the voice, and the storytelling ability to make it happen.โ
Taylor laughed but looked thoughtful. โMaybe. But itโs not just about one songโitโs about starting a conversation. If we can inspire people to care, to act, then weโre on the right track.โ
The Future of Anti-Drug Music
Joe raised his coffee mug. โHereโs to the futureโmay it bring us songs that heal, that challenge, and that make a difference.โ
The group clinked their mugs, each of them inspired to think about how they could use their talents to address the issues of addiction and recovery.
Tom Cruiseโs Anti-Drug Message on Nellyโs Blog: A Tribute to East Vancouverโs Golden Age
Nelly Furtadoโs blog had become a platform for meaningful conversations about the issues facing society. When Tom Cruise offered to contribute an anti-drug message, Nelly eagerly agreed, knowing his words would resonate with her audience.
The post went live on a crisp January morning, accompanied by a nostalgic photo of Clark Park in East Vancouver from the 1980s.
Tom Cruise: A Message of Hope and Reflection
Title: “Remembering the Golden Age: East Vancouverโs Clark Park and the Fight Against Drugs”
Hello, friends.
When Nelly asked me to share my thoughts on addiction and the importance of keeping our communities strong, my mind immediately went to a memoryโa vision of a place that represented everything good about community life.
Clark Park in East Vancouver, 1985.
I was a young actor back then, just starting to make my way in Hollywood. But I remember visiting Vancouver and hearing stories about this park, a place where kids played freely, families gathered, and neighbors knew each other.
Joe Jukic, who was just a 9-year-old boy at the time, often talks about those days. He describes Clark Park as an ideal sceneโa hub of activity, laughter, and connection. Back then, drugs hadnโt yet taken hold of the community. It was a golden age, a time when people looked out for one another.
What Changed?
The 1980s brought many thingsโgreat music, iconic films, and technological advances. But it also brought the rise of addiction. The crack epidemic in the U.S., the influx of heroin in Canadaโthese substances tore through communities, leaving devastation in their wake.
East Vancouver wasnโt immune. Over time, the idyllic scene at Clark Park began to change. Drugs crept in, bringing crime, poverty, and heartbreak. The laughter of children was replaced by the cries of families losing loved ones to addiction.
Why This Matters Now
Today, as we face the opioid crisis and the devastation caused by fentanyl, I think about places like Clark Park. They remind us of whatโs possible when a community is strong, when people care for one another. They also remind us of what we stand to lose if we donโt act.
Drugs donโt just destroy individualsโthey tear apart families, neighborhoods, and entire cities. But hereโs the thing: weโre not powerless.
A Call to Action
If we want to honor the golden age of places like Clark Park, we need to fight for our communities. That means:
Educating our youth about the dangers of drugs.
Supporting recovery programs for those struggling with addiction.
Creating safe spaces where people can connect, heal, and thrive.
Advocating for policies that address the root causes of addictionโpoverty, mental health, and lack of opportunity.
Hope for the Future
I believe we can create a new golden age. It wonโt look exactly like Clark Park in 1985, but it can be just as vibrant, just as full of life. It starts with each of usโchoosing to care, choosing to act.
Letโs make sure the kids of today have the chance to look back on their own golden age someday, with fondness and gratitude.
Thanks for listening. And thank you, Nelly, for giving me the chance to share this.
Stay strong,
Tom Cruise
Nellyโs Closing Note:
Tomโs words remind us of whatโs at stakeโand whatโs possible. Letโs honor the past by building a better future. Share your thoughts and stories in the comments below. Together, we can make a difference.
Joeโs Reflection: Forced Psychiatric Drug Injections and Revelation 9
Joe Jukic sat with his friends at the coffee shop, the weight of a topic heavy on his heart. The conversation turned to forced psychiatric drug injections, a practice that had deeply troubled him for years. He took a deep breath and began to share his thoughts, weaving together his understanding of Revelation 9:5-6 and his personal experiences.
The Sting of Torment
โRevelation 9:5-6,โ Joe began, his voice steady but impassioned. โIt says, โThey were not allowed to kill them but only to torment them for five months; the torment they inflicted was like that of a scorpion when it stings a person. During that time these people will seek death but will not find it, and they will long to die but death will escape them.โ
โThat passage has always struck me,โ Joe continued. โIt describes a kind of torment thatโs worse than deathโa suffering so profound that people beg for release but canโt find it. And you know what it reminds me of? Forced psychiatric drug injections.โ
The group leaned in, sensing the depth of his conviction.
The Modern Scorpion Sting
Joe explained how these injections, often administered against a personโs will, could cause severe side effects:
Physical torment: Restlessness, uncontrollable movements, and debilitating fatigue.
Mental anguish: Numbness, cognitive fog, and the loss of oneโs sense of self.
Spiritual despair: Feeling trapped, powerless, and disconnected from God and others.
โItโs like being stung by a scorpion,โ Joe said. โNot in a literal sense, but in the way it torments your body and soul. Youโre alive, but you donโt feel like youโre living. Itโs a kind of prison.โ
Stonewalling and Resistance
Joe shared his frustration with the medical system. โWhen you try to question these doctors, they stonewall you. They hide behind their training, their degrees, their protocols. They act like they know whatโs best, but they donโt listen. They donโt see the personโthey only see the diagnosis.โ
Taylor Swift, listening intently, asked, โSo what can we do? How do we fight back against something like that?โ
Faith, Prayer, and Healing
Joe smiled faintly. โItโs not easy, but I believe thereโs hope. First, we have to prayโpray for wisdom, for strength, for healing. Prayer connects us to God, and Heโs the ultimate healer.
โSecond, we need to take care of our bodies. Vitamins, nutrition, exerciseโtheyโre not magic, but they help. When your body is strong, your mind and spirit can be stronger too.
โAnd third, we have to educate ourselves and others. Knowledge is power. If we understand what these drugs do, we can make better choicesโand maybe even help others avoid the same pain.โ
A Call for Compassion
Nelly Furtado added, โIt sounds like we also need to advocate for change. People shouldnโt be forced into treatments that destroy them. There has to be a better way.โ
Joe nodded. โAbsolutely. We need compassion, not coercion. Healing, not torment. The system wonโt change overnight, but if enough of us speak out, maybe we can make a difference.โ
Finding Hope in Revelation
As the conversation wound down, Joe reflected on the passage from Revelation. โItโs a warning, yes, but itโs also a call to action. Weโre not meant to just sit back and accept suffering. Weโre meant to fight for justice, for healing, for hope.
โAnd maybe,โ he added, โjust maybe, we can help turn the torment of today into the healing of tomorrow.โ
Nelly Furtadoโs Plea to Taylor Swift: A Warning About Psychiatric Drugs
Nelly Furtado sat across from Taylor Swift, her eyes filled with a mix of concern and urgency. The conversation had taken a serious turn as they discussed the pressures Taylor faced in the industry and the subtle, insidious ways psychiatrists often pushed dangerous drugs onto artists.
โI need to tell you something,โ Nelly began, her voice trembling slightly. โIโve been where they want to take you, Taylor. Iโve been on those drugs, and I wouldnโt wish that experience on anyoneโnot even my worst enemy.โ
Nellyโs Struggles with Psychiatric Drugs
Nelly explained how she had been prescribed psychiatric medications during a challenging period in her life. โAt first, they said it was for my own good. That it would help me manage stress, anxiety, and everything else. But those pillsโthey didnโt heal me. They numbed me. They stole my creativity, my energy, my connection to God.
โAnd the side effects,โ she added, shaking her head. โWeight gain, fatigue, brain fogโit felt like I was trapped in my own body, unable to escape.โ
The Warning in Taylorโs Fortnite Video
โI saw your Fortnite video,โ Nelly said, leaning forward. โI could see the symbolism, the way the psychiatrists are circling you, trying to force their so-called solutions onto you. Itโs subtle, but itโs there. They want to control you, Taylor. Donโt let them.โ
Taylor looked surprised but intrigued. โYou think thatโs what theyโre doing?โ
Nelly nodded. โAbsolutely. They donโt see you as a person. They see you as a productโsomething to be managed, not someone to be cared for.โ
Quoting Revelation in the Original Greek
Nelly pulled out her phone and opened a Bible app, switching to the original Greek text. โThis is what Revelation says about drugs and the systems that push them. In Revelation 9:21, it talks about how people โdid not repent of their murders, their sorceries, their sexual immorality, or their thefts.โ
โThat word, โsorceries,โ is โpharmakeiaโ in Greek. Itโs where we get the word โpharmacy.โ It refers to the use of drugs to manipulate, control, or harm others.
โAnd in Revelation 18:23,โ she continued, โit says, โFor your merchants were the great men of the earth, and by your sorceries (pharmakeia) all the nations were deceived.โ Itโs a warning about the power of these substancesโand the industries behind them.โ
A Plea for Taylorโs Well-Being
Nelly reached out and took Taylorโs hand. โYou donโt need their drugs, Taylor. Youโre strong, youโre brilliant, and youโre connected to something greater. Donโt let them take that away from you.โ
Taylor looked down at their hands, then back at Nelly. โThank you for telling me this. Iโve felt the pressure, but I didnโt know how to put it into words. Youโve given me a lot to think about.โ
A Path Forward
The two women sat in silence for a moment, the weight of the conversation settling over them. Finally, Taylor spoke. โIf I donโt take their drugs, what do I do instead? How do I cope?โ
Nelly smiled softly. โFaith, prayer, and community. Surround yourself with people who love you for who you are, not for what you can do for them. Take care of your body with good food, exercise, and rest. And rememberโyouโre not alone. Youโve got me, Joe, and so many others who care about you.โ
A Shared Mission
As the conversation ended, both women felt a renewed sense of purpose. They knew the fight against the pressures of the industry wouldnโt be easy, but they also knew they had each otherโand their faithโto guide them.
Joe and Nellyโs Vision: A Portuguese Sanctuary for Healing
Joe Jukic leaned back in his chair, sipping a steaming cup of espresso as he and Nelly Furtado sat overlooking the Atlantic Ocean in the Algarve. The idea had started as a casual conversation but quickly grew into a shared dream: creating a haven for artists and stars, a place where they could heal away from the pressures of fame and the pharmaceutical industry.
โPortugal,โ Joe said, gesturing to the serene coastline, โis the perfect place for this. The country already has a reputation for progressive health policies and a deep connection to nature. What better place to build an orthomolecular clinic?โ
Nelly nodded, her eyes lighting up. โAnd itโs my homeland. Iโd love to give back by creating a sanctuary where people can truly healโmind, body, and spirit. But weโll need the right team to make it work.โ
The Vision: A Healing Sanctuary
Joe and Nelly envisioned a clinic unlike any other, blending modern orthomolecular medicine with natural therapies and personalized care.
For the Carnivorous Stars:
โWe should bring in Dr. Paul Saladino,โ Joe suggested. โHeโs a surfing psychiatrist and one of the leading advocates for a carnivore diet. He could help stars who thrive on high-quality animal-based nutrition.โ
Nelly laughed. โSurfing psychiatrists? That sounds very Portuguese already. But seriously, Iโve seen how the carnivore diet has helped people. It could be life-changing for some of our guests.โ
For the Herbivorous Stars:
โAnd for those who lean plant-based,โ Nelly added, โwe can bring in the Gerson family. Their approach to healing through juicing and organic plant-based therapies has been proven to work for decades.โ
Joe nodded. โExactly. Whether someoneโs a carnivore or an herbivore, weโll offer them the best care tailored to their needs. No one-size-fits-all solutions here.โ
Sanctuary for the Stars
The clinic would cater to artists, actors, musicians, and other creativesโpeople who often felt the crushing weight of public scrutiny and industry demands.
โThis isnโt just about physical health,โ Nelly said. โItโs about giving people a safe space to reconnect with themselves. No paparazzi, no pressure, just peace.โ
Joe added, โAnd no forced psychiatric drugs. Instead, weโll focus on orthomolecular medicineโhealing through high doses of vitamins, minerals, and nutrients. Combine that with faith, prayer, and the beauty of Portugal, and weโve got something revolutionary.โ
Building the Dream
They discussed the logistics of making their vision a reality:
Location: A coastal estate in the Algarve or Azores, surrounded by nature and far from prying eyes.
Team: Alongside Saladino and the Gerson family, theyโd recruit naturopaths, therapists, and spiritual counselors.
Outreach: โWeโll invite stars who need sanctuary,โ Nelly said. โTaylor, for one. And others whoโve struggled with addiction, burnout, or just the weight of fame.โ
Funding: โWeโll need investors who believe in this vision,โ Joe noted. โBut I think we can find them. This isnโt just a clinicโitโs a movement.โ
A Shared Mission
As the sun dipped below the horizon, Joe raised his glass to Nelly. โTo Portugal, to healing, and to giving people a second chance.โ
Nelly clinked her glass against his. โAnd to creating a place where stars can shine againโwithout being burned out by the world.โ
The dream was big, but so were their hearts. Together, they were ready to make it a reality.
Would you like to explore the next steps in their journey or delve into the orthomolecular therapies theyโd offer?
Taylor Swiftโs Tears and Joeโs Revelation: The Dark History of Psychiatric Abuse
Taylor Swift sat in a quiet corner of the room, her head in her hands. Tears streamed down her face as she recounted her harrowing experience in a psychiatric ward. Joe Jukic and Nelly Furtado sat across from her, listening intently. The weight of her story hung in the air like a storm cloud.
โIt was… it was the worst time of my life,โ Taylor began, her voice trembling. โThey said I needed help, but all they did was lock me away. The walls were gray, the lights harsh, and the peopleโthey treated me like I wasnโt even human.โ
Taylorโs Story: The Horror of the Psych Ward
She wiped her tears and continued, her voice cracking. โI wasnโt allowed to leave. They took my phone, my freedom, my dignity. Every time I tried to explain how I felt, they just upped the dosage. Those drugsโthey didnโt help me. They numbed me, turned me into a zombie. I couldnโt think, couldnโt sing, couldnโt even pray.
โAnd the people there,โ she added, shuddering. โThey werenโt all patients. Some were just… trapped. Like me. They werenโt sickโthey were broken by the system, by life. And instead of helping us, the ward just made everything worse.โ
Joeโs Insight: The Psikhushka of the Soviet Union
Joe leaned forward, his face serious. โTaylor, what you went throughโitโs not just a personal tragedy. Itโs part of a larger history of abuse. In the Soviet Union, they had something called the Psikhushka. These were psychiatric hospitals, but they werenโt for healing. They were for control.โ
Taylor looked up, her tears momentarily forgotten. โControl? What do you mean?โ
โIn the Soviet Union,โ Joe explained, โthe government used psychiatric hospitals as prisons. If someone spoke out against the regime, theyโd label them โmentally illโ and lock them up. Theyโd drug them, isolate them, break themโphysically and mentally. It wasnโt about health; it was about silencing dissent.โ
Nelly chimed in, her voice soft but firm. โThey wanted to discredit their ideas, make the world think they were crazy. And the drugsโthey werenโt medicine. They were tools of oppression.โ
The Parallels Today
Taylorโs eyes widened. โThatโs exactly how I felt. Like they wanted to silence me, control me. But this isnโt the Soviet Union. How can this still happen?โ
Joe sighed. โItโs not just history, Taylor. Itโs happening now, all over the world. The methods might be different, but the goal is the same: to suppress, to control, to break people who donโt fit into the systemโs mold.โ
Nelly added, โAnd itโs not just political dissent anymore. Itโs anyone who doesnโt conformโartists, thinkers, anyone who challenges the status quo.โ
Finding Hope and Healing
Taylor took a deep breath, her tears slowing. โSo what do we do? How do we fight this?โ
Joe placed a comforting hand on her shoulder. โWe start by sharing stories like yours. By exposing the truth. And by creating alternativesโplaces where people can heal without being controlled or silenced. Thatโs why Nelly and I are building the clinic in Portugal. Itโs not just a sanctuary; itโs a statement.โ
Nelly nodded. โAnd we stand together, Taylor. Youโre not alone. Your voice is powerful, and your story can inspire change.โ
A New Resolve
Taylor wiped her face and managed a small smile. โThank you. For listening, for understanding. I felt so alone, but now… now I feel like I can fight back.โ
Joe smiled back. โYouโre not alone, Taylor. And youโre stronger than you know.โ
As the three of them sat together, the storm cloud began to lift. Taylorโs tears had given way to resolve, and together, they pledged to turn her pain into purpose, shining a light on the darkness and offering hope to those still trapped.