“Life is about giving, irrespective of your own needs”. My revered grandmother kept repeating this.
I follow her advice in taking care of the drug addicts, unemployed and other needy members in the family. Nevertheless, they continue to be a nuisance with their behavior.
Nor did I realize that my need for approval drives me to attempt this impossible feat.
Then comes the day when mortgage lenders threaten to repossess the house. Not a single person offers to help.
I can lend you a certain amount in June, says the note from my grandmother.
Lying in the hospital bed, I think
“For how can I be sure, I shall see again the world?”
On the first of May, I have to settle hospital bills. Neither do I have insurance nor cash.
Life is about giving, but not if it turns you into a beggar.
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A sad story that probably happens too often. There is the need to remember we must take care of ourselves if we are to be able to care for others.
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It is a value system that goes wrong with good intentions.
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I love the use of the prompt. Thanks for sharing, Reena! xx Michael
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🙏👍
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You captured the lot of the giver in so many families, Reena. Good use of the prompt, too. ❤
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Thank you, Colleen!
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You’re welcome. ❤️
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You used the line very well, Reena.
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Thank you, Punam!
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You are welcome.
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A sad situation that I imagine is all too common. Thank you for joining in!
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Thank you, Merril!
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give free
be ever eternally
thankful for whatcha got
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nice….
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Thanks, Aswajit!
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Very well written Reena
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Thanks a lot!
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Pleasure
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