I dreaded helping a friend today
Added 2024-05-23 12:38:18 +0000 UTCI have a friend in Poland, who isn't from a good background either, and whose boyfriend is even worse off. He loathes the thought of asking for help with anything, so when he asked me to share a fundraiser to help them out, I knew the situation is Bad. And yet I dreaded sharing it - I agreed to, didn't even think of declining - but I dreaded it nonetheless. I don't know what I rationally would have to fear, some kind of backlash, being scolded for somehow doing it wrong, for inconveniencing people, for not asking for permission before doing it. But I did it anyway, I promised to because they needed it.
Then nothing bad happened. And I realised how much that surprised me, for no real reason. I don't have anyone in my life who would scold me for trying to do the right thing, now that I don't talk to my family anymore.
On my walk to get my bicycle from repairs, I saw a tree root that's grown all warped over a tree stump that isn't there to block it anymore. It dodges an obstacle that is no longer there.
Comments
Thank you for sharing! Glad I was able to help a bit
Anne
2024-05-24 12:10:56 +0000 UTCSharing this fundraising campaign was the best that you could possibly do. I mean, you sure have an audience and I think you put it to the best use. Just gave my share and hope all the best for your buddy. PS: We tend to be anxious to ask for help. But in most of the cases people are glad to help others - that's what my experience is - and - after all I'm not anxious to ask anymore
Brooklyn
2024-05-23 16:19:07 +0000 UTCYou were extremely courageous to push through your fears/anxieties π€ππ Thank you for sharing this with us. It is inspiring in ways you may not be aware of.
Mindful_Geek
2024-05-23 14:51:28 +0000 UTCYou have fostered such a strong and kind and welcoming community. It warms my heart to see the fundraiser doing so well in a small span of time. π Iβm so happy to be here.
pam obv10usly
2024-05-23 14:43:53 +0000 UTCThank you for posting this! I'm glad to have the chance to help.
Chrysalis
2024-05-23 14:23:24 +0000 UTCThank you for this opportunity to help.
Kyle
2024-05-23 14:11:17 +0000 UTC100%
Wolfger
2024-05-23 13:56:13 +0000 UTCI laughed when I saw the root and the stump - if I wrote something like that to a story, people would think that the symbolism is too cheesy!
Foxes in Love
2024-05-23 13:48:37 +0000 UTCI'm so glad that you were able to move beyond the pain and help. And thank you for posting the link. *HUG*
Lauren Kramer
2024-05-23 13:43:18 +0000 UTCI think this is one of the most powerful posts I've ever read.
Wolfger
2024-05-23 12:44:30 +0000 UTCThose "huh, that's what healing must feel like" moments are very precious π±
Paige Turner
2024-05-23 12:41:22 +0000 UTC
