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This morning I watched someone walk along a highway overpass and then jump off. Not only did that happen, what disturbed me more was all the drivers that drove pass this body laying in the road. As I ran the two blocks to be the first responder, about 10-15 cars drove right past this body.

What is this world coming to.
Mygetaway · 51-55
That's pretty traumatic...I could see why u are drinking. I hope u sleep ok tonight
SW-User
Oh that is awful. Good thing you were there. Hope you're better, now. I saw a child get hit by a car once. He was ok, but was knocked off his bike, into the air. That was horrible. I was a wreck for a few days after that.
Mygetaway · 51-55
I hate to say it but I would have called for help but not stopped. I'd be too scared to see what he looked like 😔
brian29715 · 46-50, M
I was on the phone with 911 when he jumped. I didn't know what (if anything) I could do. It was instinct to run to him
Mygetaway · 51-55
@brian29715: you were his guardian angel today
brian29715 · 46-50, M
@Perfectlynumb: thank you
Sacron22 · 56-60, M
Sad example of apathy. You did a good thing. Need more like you.
brian29715 · 46-50, M
Thank you...my nerves were shot all day and when I got home I started drinking....it hasn't helped.
JaggedLittlePill · 46-50, F
@brian29715: :/
LaLumieri · 51-55, F
Bless you for being you, for being there for this person. I know it must have been a shock for you but if your instinct made you run to that person instead of running away you were made to help that person. Your strengths infallible.
brian29715 · 46-50, M
@LaLumieri thank you. Those are beautiful comments.
LaLumieri · 51-55, F
Sorry just had to edit my voice to text doesn't translate well with my slight brooklynese
Fungirlmmm · 51-55, F
Is this gentleman still alive now? I know this wax horrible but I think this deserves more reads to remind us to be more compassionate.



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brian29715 · 46-50, M
@Fungirlmmm Thank you for the thoughts. When I left him he was alive, but after he got in the ambulance with the paramedics I have no idea what happened.
CoffeeFirst · 56-60, F
OMG, I had not read this but that is just awful to be part of. You did the right thing. Hugs!
Good job for stopping to help him. This world is strange.
brian29715 · 46-50, M
@PoetryNEmotion thank you.
What did you do when you got there
brian29715 · 46-50, M
I was on the phone with 911 and reassured him that help was on the way. I also blocked traffic.
SunshineSwirl · 51-55, F
oh my god that is so very sad.... : /
brian29715 · 46-50, M
Yes, it was a bit disturbing.
Tastyfrzz · 61-69, M
Did they survive?
brian29715 · 46-50, M
Yes, he was alive when I got there. Breathing and some what responsive.
bentonlake · 61-69, F
You were his guardian angel.
brian29715 · 46-50, M
@bentonlake: Thank you.
JaggedLittlePill · 46-50, F
Oh my god. That is horrible. People are too in a hurry to bother seeing or caring about anyone else..even bodies in the road. Sickening.
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brian29715 · 46-50, M
Yep, some people are just in their own worlds and not willing to help anyone. I hope all ended well for your experience.
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