Moral question

[Hollow Point]

I took a picture during the checking of his vitals. It was so cold outside it killed my phone, once it warmed up inside, it turned back on. I figured I should take a picture to prove I was helping in case things turned out badly. I blurred his face obviously, but now I think it's just a good picture. I look at it every once in awhile. I would like to share it.

 

[Iloveyouall]

I took a picture during the checking of his vitals. It was so cold outside it killed my phone, once it warmed up inside, it turned back on. I figured I should take a picture to prove I was helping in case things turned out badly. I blurred his face obviously, but now I think it's just a good picture. I look at it every once in awhile. I would like to share it.

Even with the blurring, that's a good picture indeed. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Hollow Point]

Even with the blurring, that's a good picture indeed. Thanks for sharing.

No problem. There are alot of stories I could tell. Being on the street really opens your eyes to how bad it can be in your own backyard.

 

[Quarky00]

@Hollow Point @Iloveyouall get a room .. two disgustingly selfless caring people, yak

 

[Iloveyouall]

No problem. There are alot of stories I could tell. Being on the street really opens your eyes to how bad it can be in your own backyard.

I used to talk with people living in the streets, mostly when I was drunk wandering in those same streets at night. I hope I didn't disturb these people, I remember they seemed somewhat happy to have someone to talk to, even if I was just a drunk dude passing by in the middle of the night. If you feel the need to vent, rant, or talk about anything, we are all here, don't ever hesitate. You can pm me as well if you need.

 

[Hollow Point]

I used to talk with people living in the streets, mostly when I was drunk wandering in those same streets at night. I hope I didn't disturb these people, I remember they seemed somewhat happy to have someone to talk to, even if I was just a drunk dude passing by in the middle of the night. If you feel the need to vent, rant, or talk about anything, we are all here, don't ever hesitate. You can pm me as well if you need.

I doubt you disturbed them. If they dont want to interact with the public, they know where to go. When you're obviously homeless, like carrying bags and wearing a bunch of shit..you get treated differently. Now I can understand why some people have a negative opinion about homeless people. As somebody who lives that life...you are correct in thinking most of us are pricks. Being somebody who has respect and is kind is a rare thing, but it's not completely foriegn.

Thanks for offering that, I'll shoot you a message sometime and we can chat!

 

[Iloveyouall]

Most of homeless people where I live are nice (maybe I'm lucky) maybe sometimes there is one who might be a little stressed but eh living in the streets is not easy. "Regular" people act like asses with no kindness and respect more often and most of the time for bullshit.

 

[Hollow Point]

Most of homeless people where I live are nice (maybe I'm lucky) maybe sometimes there is one who might be a little stressed but eh living in the streets is not easy. "Regular" people act like asses with no kindness and respect more often and most of the time for bullshit.

It really depends where you are and such. If you are going about your day and see a homeless person on the side of the street and they wish you a good day, that's a great impression. They are "on shift". They may not be so nice later that night. When you gotta line up for food and mats where they all congregate, its anarchy.

I dont mean to shove them all in a negative light, I've met some great people on the street..but you definitely shouldn't trust anybody if you want to get by. As much as I want to say all the stereotypes are not true, alot of them are.

Just got to remember that there are the few good apples and you never know who they are, so it's not fair to judge somebody who is on the street, just like it's not fair to judge anybody else.

 

[Iloveyouall]

When you gotta line up for food and mats where they all congregate, its anarchy.

Well, if there is not enough food or mats it's somewhat a question of survival. But I see what you mean, I heard a few really bad stories.

 

[Hollow Point]

Well, if there is not enough food or mats it's somewhat a question of survival. But I see what you mean, I heard a few really bad stories.

Yup it is. I just wish common deceny wasn't so rare in the shelters. It's not a easy life.

 

[Iloveyouall]

Lot of people prefer staying in the street than go to shelters here, I guess you have no choice when it's freezing outside.

 

[Hollow Point]

Lot of people prefer staying in the street than go to shelters here, I guess you have no choice when it's freezing outside.

Yea I would undoubtedly be getting a tent and living outside if the temperature wasn't so bad for most of the year. Our winters are -20 to -50 celcius. Not to easy to be comfortable in that weather. As well as being exposed to the elements, you're more likely to run into police issues.

Still, I'd prefer it over shelter life any day. Just lack the equipment, outdoor knowledge, acceptable location, and motivation to try something new haha

 

[Iloveyouall]

Our winters are -20 to -50 celcius.

I can't imagine a weather that cold. Here we are "lucky" when we have a -10°c winter but it's pretty rare. I use to say to people that's it's due to global warming as we had way cooler winters a decade ago but everyone seem so delusional about it.

 

[bpdandme]

I'm homeless and stay in shelters. One night I had a guy come up to me and started talking about wanting to kill himself. He broke down and started crying after I gave him a smoke. I talked to him about why he wants to die, and what makes him happy. I could tell he wanted to talk.

Suddenly he drops, and hits his head on the ground. He was out, but I slapped his face a few times to try and wake him up. His eyes opened and I asked him what he took. He couldn't say much other then "pills" so I look around for help.

My cellphone is dead, and I'm in th shelter area, so nobody really gives a shit about somebody passing out or overdosing. I'm surrounded by three shelters, so I help the guy up and start carrying him over to one. I banged on the door so they could come get him, but they sent me away because I was yelling? So I carry him to the next one.

I just wanted somebody to call 911 for me, two shelters now have refuse to do that. I carry him to the third shelter which has a detox intake and they accept him. I wait with him until paramedics arrive and hooked him up to check his vitals.

His vitals were ok, but they wanted to take him to the hospital. He refused, so I made sure the shelter had a mat for him for the night. I ditched three bags while I did this. Everything i owned are in those bags. When i got back, they were still there thankfully. But anyway, before I left the guy, he tearfully thanked me. Said I made him want to give life another go, even though we o ly talked for like 20 mins.

I haven't seen him since, but the experience left me thinking about why I did what I did. If I took pills in order to die, I wouldn't want to be saved at that point...but at the same time, the guy thanked me, and I'm pretty sure he regretted popping whatever he did.

Most people out here on the street will step over a body and not think twice. When I see somebody out on the ground, obviously fucked up, I'll at least check on them...but maybe I should of just minded my own business..I'm conflicted about if I'm the good guy who maybe saved a life, or if I'm the bad guy who just prolonged somebody's suffering.

Any opinions? What would you do in that situation? Should I have minded my own business or should I hold onto the part of me that wants to help people?..

You're a very good person

 

[Hollow Point]

I can't imagine a weather that cold. Here we are "lucky" when we have a -10°c winter but it's pretty rare. I use to say to people that's it's due to global warming as we had way cooler winters a decade ago but everyone seem so delusional about it.

Yea word. Cold weather is no joke!

You're a very good person

Thank you very much :)