@MisterE Yes and yes (and some that need our help) and thank you. It’s hard, I was raised on guilt.
@carmahaz I get that all too well. When I was between 16 and 17, all that shit was happening down on Michigan Avenue and up in Lincoln Park ( Yippies, Police riot ), and I thought about going down there to see what I could do. It wouldn't have been any big deal as I had been down the Loop many times. I didn't, but other good stuff happened a few years later. New people, new ideas. Truly radical, but underground. Time rolled on, and I grew older. Yes, I get what you say.
@MisterE the crash and cancer got in our way.
@carmahaz Things that happen need to be put in perspective. Time can do that.
When I say screw guilt, it's because guilt and regrets paralyze us. it sucks.
Good luck on your journey.
@MisterE perspective. I know the walk away could cause great pain to our babies and grand-babies. Then on the other hand it is they I fear for.
@carmahaz I wish that you wouldn't cause your kids and grandkids any pain by what you do, even if you think that you can justify it.
Teach Your Children Well isn't only the title of a song. Give it a shot and report back.
@MisterE Perhaps the problem is we. (Us personally) worried too much about causing our beloveds worry or embarassment. Some things are worth standing up for. If not us who? If not now when?
@carmahaz Maybe. I'm not talking about causing those that depend on us worry or embarrassment. I am saying that we do what we do, but if consequences happen, we have to be adult and own them. It's called being responsible. It's a choice. Really.
@MisterE If we had all our ducks in a row...we would and could but sometimes it just seems that we’re missing what could be our moment to change or save