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zanana1

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8. Here's another point of view.

Reply to applegrove (Original post)

Sun Jul 27, 2025, 06:26 AM

Jul 27

Giving money to people on the street can prevent someone from going into withdrawal. We tend to think that it's their own fault, but withdrawal can lead to convulsions and/or heart attack. I know you can't relieve someone of their body's craving but for today, they'd be fine. Today is my 47th sobriety anniversary, but I can remember almost losing my life while in withdrawal. Make of this what you will.

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My brother and I were walking in a rough part of town. [View all] applegrove Jul 27 OP

I almost never give to anyone holding a sign multigraincracker Jul 27 #1

I used to enjoy giving. I should probably carry an apple if I am going in that part of town. applegrove Jul 27 #2

My wife and I give monthly to a local food bank True Dough Jul 27 #3

I never give money on the street Demobrat Jul 27 #4

I once gave someone my McDonalds burger order when they said they were hungry. applegrove Jul 27 #5

I live in San Francisco and walk everywhere. Demobrat Jul 27 #6

We rarely go downtown anymore Oeditpus Rex Jul 27 #7

Here's another point of view. zanana1 Jul 27 #8

In 1990 I went into rehab. multigraincracker Jul 27 #9

Amazong feat. applegrove Jul 27 #12

I don't pass out money on the street. Demobrat Jul 27 #11

Good for you being sober for 47 years. a kennedy Jul 27 #13

I guess I'm an easy mark. hunter Jul 27 #10

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