I sometimes wish that I was not as sensitive to peoples pain and hurts. I can’t watch the news and I barely watch any tv. If an advertisement comes on showing pain, starving children, animal abuse etc. I have to turn it off immediately. It affects me for days. Anyone else feel that way, or just me?
@Say_what_now yes, there are those who take away from those who truly need help by making a huge profit on the backs of people who are in need. Heck, there are highly profitable organizations that …… okay, I probably should stop there. But I know what you mean. Ty fot your comments.
@gregscloud1
That's just how I deal with it I guess.
Yw. I love reading your posts.
@Say_what_now TY so much
@gregscloud1 It does affect me. It does give me great pain. But I'm one of those people who consider it a duty to the lost, the hurt, the aggrieved, the abused, to not turn away from their pain.
I'm a watcher. It is my duty and purpose to look at things that others must turn away from. So I am designed in a way that allows me to handle it. I do it because not everyone else can.
Just like there are people who can do what I cannot, and I must trust them to be there where I can't.
It hurts, but I cannot - not look. I think that is what made me a good anti social worker. 🙃 Not really antisocial, but kind of am these days.
@CajunBlueAZ1 @AskTheDevil Anti Social and Isolation are good friends of mine!
I am not clinically antisocial. 😉
Isolation is more of an act of self preservation at times, for me.
@CajunBlueAZ1 @AskTheDevil yes, that’s me too. If I have to go out, I can and do. But I think things and people are different. Okay I’m sounding paranoid, I’m not. But I chose to have peace if that makes sense. I can’t handle drama or judge mental people, and now I. Trying to not soind like I’m judging the people who are judging others. It’s a crazy life lol.
I don’t think you are. You are good. 😁 I understand the spirit in which you have shared with us. You are a greatly appreciated member of the community. 💚
@CajunBlueAZ1 Wow, TY! Appreciate you.
@CajunBlueAZ1 @AskTheDevil @gregscloud1
These pictures, I can't really look at but I know I must. They affect me greatly. Look at the anger in Audrey Hepburn's eyes...
@YouInMyEye @AskTheDevil @CajunBlueAZ1 So terribly saddening and gives me a very heavy heart.
@AskTheDevil Thank you for your comment. There was a time when it didn’t affect me as much. I want to help everywhere I can, but I am unable to humanly help everyone. So it plays on my mind, keeps me awake at night, the thought of peoples suffering, and I’m unable to help. I wish I was able to do more. But in thinking about it as I write, it’s impossible for one person to save everyone. Not sure if that makes any sense.
You make me smile. It makes perfect sense to me. Stay exactly as you are. The world needs more of your love.
@CajunBlueAZ1 @AskTheDevil You have no idea how much your comment means to me right now. Thank you.
Aw! Well I am so glad. It is the truth. 😁
I miss that version of myself, and am deeply grateful when I feel it in others. 💜
@CajunBlueAZ1 @AskTheDevil I bet you make for a good “anti Social” worker! Ihave thought on and off over the years about doing something in the field. I do a lot of volunteering, help promote awareness, and guess I’m doing what I can right now.
Perfect . Do what you can, when you can. I have not done social work outside of medical case management since ‘08ish. Working inside a system with networks is relatively easy when you have relationships with the right people. ;)
@gregscloud1
I know what you're talking about.it usually comes to mind quickly that someone is exploiting these stories fo some kind of gain & I react to that with anger.