Posted by rainyday on March 30, 2004, at 18:12:55
In reply to Re: boy you guys sure are a lot nicer than i am » jay, posted by Karen_kay on March 30, 2004, at 17:46:56
I TRIED to go to an AA meeting yesterday. The place I went to to pick up a meeting schedule was pretty empty, except for some homeless people taking refuge from the sun (I live in Florida). I started bawling, right then and there.
I wanted to help them, I help so ill-equipped to do anything, I felt useless. I ran out sobbing. They just kinda looked at me and went back to their smokes.
I did not go to a meeting. I hung up on my sister-in-law instead. She is a bit of a one-upper. Whatever you have, I have it worse kinda person. Makes ya wanna puke, but it was long distance, so I hung up instead. VERY empowering.
I always want to help these individuals, but feel that I am probably the WORST influence they could have. I should volunteer at a shelter, but many of these souls stay away, so as not to put up with the sermons, etc.
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