I have heard it all over the years.

Mental illness. Your life being so tough and challenging it prevents you from extending some fairness. Being high or drunk. Not understanding other cultures. Not being informed..

I have heard every excuse in the books, and I accept none.

If I could give people completely different than I am a voice, stand with them, love them, risk my own safety and stability for them, if I could make those choices despite my circumstances, a few words of encouragement and a just perspective recognizing the right of those like me to live is not so much to expect. It is the very minimum.

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fun4us2b · M

What do we do when they reject help ? (keep tryin but It's tiring)

Miram · 31-35, F

@fun4us2b

I think you misunderstood my thread.

This thread was strictly about the Amazigh people.

I think you're talking about loved ones battling with addictions.

The point in extending help to anyone is to create hope and growth opportunities. Regardless of whether or not that hope would lead to tangible results you're capable of seeing. There exists no hope in never trying to aid those who need it.

I know that uncertainty coupled with hope is difficult to deal with, so is helplessness and watching them suffer. But that's the nature of existence, even if they were to accept "our help", there are no guarentees it would work for the best. Life is absurd that way. All we can do is accept those limitations.

fun4us2b · M

@Miram Not addictions...but illness...you're right, expecting a result is selfish...not always easy though...

Burnley123 · 41-45, M

Your posts are some of the best on here. You show a lot of insight and emotional courage.

Miram · 31-35, F

@Burnley123

Sometimes.

Other times, I am just disappointed, or trolling.

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