when you are asked to provide an 'emergency contact' and you don't really have one...

I have no significant other, and no family nearby except my 7 y/o daughter who lives mostly with my ex.

My closest family is my adult kids 150 km away. Not providing an emergency contact is usually not allowed.

So I usually put my eldest daughter down but if I got in trouble she's not nearby.

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Gusman · 61-69, M

I have been alone almost my whole adult life with no family.
As an emergency contact I use my one friend I keep in regular contact with. He is 78 and not in the best of health so if he was to pass away then I would have no one as a contact.
If I remember rightly, I was once hospitalised and told them I do not have an emergency contact. The hospital did not pursue the issue.

lostlissa · 36-40, F

I don't have any family so my best friend

AngelUnforgiven · 51-55, F

They don't actually have to be nearby they can still act on your behalf and make decisions in case of an emergency.

MrBrownstone · 46-50, M

Hospital number

come2gether · 46-50, M

Yeah my emergency number is still my ex because there is no one else

Hinckley

I never give out an emergency contact.

zonavar68 · 56-60, M

@Hinckley I'm going to an indoor climbling place and you have to fill out a waiver which requires an emergency contact or you are not allowed to take part.

Gusman · 61-69, M

@zonavar68 I doubt they would verify the emergency contact number so put down any name and number (keep a copy).

ScreamingFox

I have to use my ex-husband

Roundandroundwego · 61-69

Then you don't have to give one!

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