beggars...... (86)
Food and shelter, choose one.
Thank you for this. 1.5 million Canadians, out of a population of 34 mil., can only have one or the other.
Thank you for this. 1.5 million Canadians, out of a population of 34 mil., can only have one or the other.
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I am about 90 days from being on the street. I didn't plan nor expect my life to turn out this way. Life happens. I'm not that worried. I'm a fighter and a believer. I will survive. I once lived in luxury, but life can throw you a curve when you least expect it.
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i was pretty close to being there myself when my last relationship ended. i don't think i would find it so easy to survive.
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Yet you did survive. And now you are sharing your soul with us. All my respect to you. Paws
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humilty is quite an inspirational thing for the heart. One might remember as well that even druggies and alchoholics are no less human than you or I, save for the grace of , can you say god?------ This thread is Archived ------
We tend to get religion when our backs are against the wall. I remain an agnostic. If there is a god, I believe he will judge me fairly.
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Where I live there's not many people asking for change or food, but still I see it. It hurts my heart to see them, even though I dont have much..it appears I have more then them, so I give what I can. I've heard the stories here...its just a trick or ploy for money or a free meal, so they dont have to work..etc...I always have the same answer...its not me to judge their reasoning, but if they feel they need to do it, i feel the need to give it. it wont bankrupt me. Anyways, I started helping out the needy after I had kids. There have been times my kids were with me and seen then asked why they people were standing there and why I have money. I'd explain to the best I could all the why's and hope to leave intact the "persons" dignity and for them to respect all ppl.
It was this last summer I was driving with my 2 boys. (15 and 16 yrs) and we drove past a man on the corner holding a sign will work for food or cash. I was in a hurry and ignored him. my oldest son said mom you missed the man on the corner. I quickly reminded them I forgot my purse at home. My oldest son asked me to pull over anyways. He told me to wait a second...(he'd only had his first job for a 1 month and is very "tight" with his money, and my other son is lucky to earn $10 in a month) Anyways, my oldest got out and started walking over to the "beggar" and my other son jumps out to and told me to pick them up around front. I watched them both walk over the this man and each of my boys shook his hand and gave him money. Tears welled up in my eyes and the pride overtook me..as I drove down to pick them up, the "beggar" waved at me with tears running down his face as the boys got bck in my car. We were on our way to Walmart and they both spoke up and said they didnt need to buy anything anymore, it wasnt important. I later found out..my oldest son gave the man $20 and my other son gave him his only $5. It was priceless...
It was this last summer I was driving with my 2 boys. (15 and 16 yrs) and we drove past a man on the corner holding a sign will work for food or cash. I was in a hurry and ignored him. my oldest son said mom you missed the man on the corner. I quickly reminded them I forgot my purse at home. My oldest son asked me to pull over anyways. He told me to wait a second...(he'd only had his first job for a 1 month and is very "tight" with his money, and my other son is lucky to earn $10 in a month) Anyways, my oldest got out and started walking over to the "beggar" and my other son jumps out to and told me to pick them up around front. I watched them both walk over the this man and each of my boys shook his hand and gave him money. Tears welled up in my eyes and the pride overtook me..as I drove down to pick them up, the "beggar" waved at me with tears running down his face as the boys got bck in my car. We were on our way to Walmart and they both spoke up and said they didnt need to buy anything anymore, it wasnt important. I later found out..my oldest son gave the man $20 and my other son gave him his only $5. It was priceless...
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priceless indeed.------ This thread is Archived ------
you've brought them up well honey. they're a credit to you and obviously reflect the kind of person you are. 
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ive always praised mine for being smart
and also stressed that kindness is more important
wolds gettin tougher
if a few dont become kinder
we will be in a sad sad state
and also stressed that kindness is more important
wolds gettin tougher
if a few dont become kinder
we will be in a sad sad state
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A couple of years ago, I was on my way to my girlfriend's place. A perfect So Cal evening. Top down on the car, good music, and what would be a pleasant dinner. Life was good.
Stopped on the exit ramp, I was asked if I had a buck by a gentleman working the curb. He was not dazed, not confused, just down. I gave him a $20.
Why?
Because everything in my life was so perfect at that very moment, it was easy to lose sight of the fact for many it is not. Also, a belief that it is indeed a comes-around goes-around world.
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Yes it can Paws... 
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i'm sorry but after my own experiences with junkies (and i've had the misfortune of having a few such experiences) i have to disagree. people who mug old ladies, children and value a quick fix more than life itself are millions of light years from the person i am. i keep a soap box handy when it comes to junkie issues as these people are not beyond help, they just choose not to be helped. it's not a disease - but these people really are the scum of the earth and i would simply walk by a junkie because i would never willingly contribute toward their next fix. sorry if this offends anyone but this is my personal feelings and nothing will change them.
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Aww Beb... you must have felt very proud of them.. what lovely selfless boys.
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Exactly 
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Sorry to do a turn around, but you are a junkie to your own beliefs.
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There was a show about these curbside people on 48 hours. The ones that hold the signs that say will work for food etc... they had a private investigates follow them and they had done a few background checks on some of them, and it turned out that some of these beggars were millionaires. 
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Hmmm... :: puts thinking cap on:::
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I understand your feelings completely. I wouldnt I think of trying to change your mind about an issue like this, just as I will keep putting a couple dollars in their hands if I have it. Agreed... it's not a disease, whether it be misfortune or just bad decisions prior what brought them to be beggars it something that they had some type of control over. Am sure there's some who had no choice or control to get out of the situation that robbed them of a life.
I think there are some who could if they tried hard and maybe got a couple breaks could better themselves and make a decent life for themselves. I hope and wish that for everyone. Maybe in my mind, my petty couple dollars will be a break for them and they can see a dim light to guide them or maybe not it will buy them a fifth of whiskey. But as long as I'm going home to a warm house, filled with love, food to eat and a place to lay my head, how can I not give what little I have to make someone's life a little easier. Since it comes down to it being their choice, maybe that fifth of liquor is there safe haven for the time.
Besides a person never knows when their safety and security may go and hopefully if I ever get that low, someone will offer me a helping hand. treat others like you want to be treated...
I think there are some who could if they tried hard and maybe got a couple breaks could better themselves and make a decent life for themselves. I hope and wish that for everyone. Maybe in my mind, my petty couple dollars will be a break for them and they can see a dim light to guide them or maybe not it will buy them a fifth of whiskey. But as long as I'm going home to a warm house, filled with love, food to eat and a place to lay my head, how can I not give what little I have to make someone's life a little easier. Since it comes down to it being their choice, maybe that fifth of liquor is there safe haven for the time.
Besides a person never knows when their safety and security may go and hopefully if I ever get that low, someone will offer me a helping hand. treat others like you want to be treated...
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i must admit that i've often passed them by dismissing them for druggies or alcoholics. a programme i watched earlier made me feel quite ashamed of myself. there are people out there on the streets who are GENUINELY in need of help but i've been inclined to tar them all with the same brush. next time i'm in town i've vowed to really make someone's day by slipping a tenner in their cup. it's not a great deal of money to me but for someone on the streets it's a small fortune. i only hope the lucky recipient doesn't rush off to the nearest off licence. that might be enough to put me right back to square one.