I’m tired of explaining my motives to people who don’t “get” altruism. When pressed by a friend on whether I’d bought a ticket for a car raffle as we had last year, I said, “no, all my money is focused on helping #Ukraine.” “Why?”, he asked. “Do you have family there?”. “No”, I said, to his bafflement. Yesterday, I told the guy taking my blood donation that I was a 3rd generation donor. He asked, “Did someone in your family need blood?” “No”, I explained “Nobody.” Is everyone that self serving?
@cassandra17lina
You're not alone. I've given blood i every state I've lived in (of them) but have never needed blood myself. I was raised by an RN, so we were all taught to be altruistic, just as you are.
#WalkingAMileInAnotherPersonsMoccasins
#ItTakesAVillage
@TheEyeOfBalor Thanks. I’ve done the same in MA, NH, TX, and NC. It does take a village. My parents did a lot for others, and I thought that everyone else had the same sort of upbringing. Guess again. #CoSo is blessedly full of people who “get it” and I love the interactions!
@cassandra17lina
YES!!