Why are people so afraid to help other people because of what might happen?

"I'm not trained to deal with that." "That's been tried before and it didn't work because of x." Just excuses. Just show up and show that you care. The rest will work itself out. Being present and trying is what really matters.

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AngelUnforgiven · 51-55, F

Because for some people going out on a limb turns into an entire tree. And they get fed up. Reality is if you are an abled bodied adult no one owes you anything. No one is obligated to help you. Beggers can't be choosers. If a person feels skeptical to help someone because of XYZ it's their right to feel that way. That's how I see it. Sometimes asking for things comes with conditions and skepticism is one of them.

SilkandLace2 · 46-50, M

@AngelUnforgiven agreed, i wasn't going to go all that way, but yeah, being the "Good Samaritan" these days can bring so much more with it....😞

AngelUnforgiven · 51-55, F

@SilkandLace2 other people's problems then becomes your problems.

SilkandLace2 · 46-50, M

@AngelUnforgiven yes, and with a family, unfortunately, i can't take that chance at home, my job takes me all over the state, i don't have any reservations about helping anyone when I'm on my own, but I'm not bringing it anywhere near Home....

AngelUnforgiven · 51-55, F

@SilkandLace2 i feel that 100%