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Re: When I was manic one time... still working for the City of Los Angeles...
yes I wonder what caused him to go that low
posted by
Lanetay
on May 16, 2011 at 4:03 PM
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When I was manic one time... still working for the City of Los Angeles...
I wrote on my shirt with a magic marker... I'M HUNGRY and I'M THIRSTY... some REALLY little kid thought I was a comedian and laughed his ass off pointing at me... some middle schooler gave me some coins... not sure what prompted me to do that... psychiatric illness me thinks!...
I think one just needs to ACCEPT that this sort of thing exists in the world and people are going to be okay... yet it IS the kids you feel sorry for...
posted by
poet_prophetess
on May 16, 2011 at 1:52 PM
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OMG how terrible, that must of made you feel really bad
posted by
Lanetay
on May 16, 2011 at 10:45 AM
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There are millions of folks who are out of work in our country. I don't know if they make a good living or not, but how good could it be out begging. I just fallow the promptings of my heart as to if I give or not. There was a lady and her husband with signs saying they needed $$ to get back to Oregon. I had a feeling to give her some money but all I had was a five. A few minutes after that she got hit by a drunk and killed. I can't help but think if I would have gave her the five as I was prompted she would be fine now. I can't even remember what I did with that five, or how I spent it...but I will always remember what I didn't do with it. Good post.
posted by
UtahJay
on May 16, 2011 at 10:20 AM
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yes I would like to know if he really is hurting
posted by
Lanetay
on May 16, 2011 at 8:53 AM
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I hate people that scam stuff like that , it only hurts
the people who really need the help.
posted by
Samantha39
on May 16, 2011 at 5:49 AM
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that is too bad about your situation, I wanted to turn back and go see if he really needed help
posted by
Lanetay
on May 15, 2011 at 7:04 PM
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My husband & I are struggling ourselves & have been close to being out on the street. We do have family, that, we hope would take us in, if need be. Some people don't have that option. Even though we have our own difficulties, we will still donate. We don't think about what the money will be used for. We just give & pray. As the saying goes, but for the grace of God go I. I believe the reason we're here is to help each other get through this thing called life.
posted by
GypsyButterfly
on May 15, 2011 at 4:58 PM
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Re: how awful, and my first thought was what about the little girl.
dont know maybe he is just hustling
posted by
Lanetay
on May 15, 2011 at 10:49 AM
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dont know but if I see him again I am going to try and find out
posted by
Lanetay
on May 15, 2011 at 10:48 AM
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Re: lustorlove
I know it is
posted by
Lanetay
on May 15, 2011 at 10:48 AM
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how awful, and my first thought was what about the little girl.
posted by
Kabu
on May 15, 2011 at 10:01 AM
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I wonder what happened there too.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on May 15, 2011 at 9:57 AM
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lustorlove
That is very sad and a sign of thetough times
posted by
WileyJohn
on May 15, 2011 at 9:50 AM
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Re: I think different situations drive people to panhandling....economic needs,
I guess, maybe they feel they have hit rock bottom
posted by
Lanetay
on May 15, 2011 at 8:46 AM
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I guess they see it as easy money, and the government takes so long to approve disability maybe its there last hope
posted by
Lanetay
on May 15, 2011 at 8:45 AM
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I dont, I have offered or bought meals for them
posted by
Lanetay
on May 15, 2011 at 8:44 AM
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I think different situations drive people to panhandling....economic needs,
emotional needs, plain psychiatric conditions.....
posted by
Straightforward
on May 15, 2011 at 7:43 AM
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They are prevalent in my town to! It does make one wonder what happens to people over time when seen in situations such as this! sam
posted by
sam444
on May 15, 2011 at 3:25 AM
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I have trouble saying no to people that approach me with a need.
posted by
TAPS.
on May 14, 2011 at 11:17 PM
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