Spirit lost a good guy yesterday
03-17-2017, 03:09 PM
#31
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Originally Posted by Poppachubby
I don't know how that would change anything. This could be my own brother and I'd still feel the same. This may sound a little simplistic, yet serious question: if you simply refuse to"partake", how will you ever get this "addiction" disease? Listen, my intent is not to trash this guy. Maybe it's a little "to soon". I didn't know the guy but I'm sure he was a good dude. I probably could work on my understanding a little better yet matters that involve kids are very sensitive to me. The idea of two parents shooting up in the bedroom with kids outside is just to unbelievable to comprehend.
May they rest in peace.
May they rest in peace.
03-17-2017, 03:50 PM
#32
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Originally Posted by ovrtake92
It's called diffusion of responsibility. Nobody would speak Ill of the dead out loud in a group of peers in real life. The internet provides a cloak for those that wish to hide and throw rotten apples without repercussion. It's easy to fall into this trap but this is a good example of a time when we should just remove our hat, be respectful and keep opinions to ourself
I'm more of a "oh but for the grace of God guy," personally -- but that's just me.
03-17-2017, 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Albief15
Murder/suicide perhaps?
While none of it makes sense, that might make (more) sense than any other horrific possibilities.
While none of it makes sense, that might make (more) sense than any other horrific possibilities.
03-17-2017, 05:44 PM
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My heart goes out to their kids and family. What a terrible tragedy.
03-18-2017, 03:05 AM
#35
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Originally Posted by Qotsaautopilot
Exactly. Ex died 10 years ago of the same thing. She's been arrested for drug possession. She quite possibly poisoned him. Suicide too? Maybe. My guess is she's been to the edge and back so many times it's blurry where the edge actually is and this time crossed it.
Here's another case from yesterday of a parent putting their wants ahead of their childrens' needs (lots of drugs but no heat or hot water):
Chicago toddler shot as kids, left alone, played "cops and robbers" - CBS News
03-18-2017, 06:59 AM
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Tragic. My thoughts to their family and friends.
03-18-2017, 08:04 AM
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Originally Posted by AllForTheWookie
Additiction is not a "want" it's a serious disease and sometimes similar to many serious diseases it kills. Children lost parents, parents lost children, friends, brothers, sisters.... please, take some time to educate yourself on addiction. Do not take this in a condescending manner but as the advice of one friend to another, it is something we all need to be aware of because it arises where we least expect it.
Rest In Peace Brian and Courtney.
Rest In Peace Brian and Courtney.
I for one am well aware of how addicting some of these things can be, so I would never even try them, not once.
Some of this stuff is that bad...first time and you're hooked for life, and nothing in life will EVER be as good as that experience. Even if you get clean or have the discipline to abstain you'll spend the rest of your days longing for it. I have extreme self-discipline, and am confidant I could walk away from anything...but I don't want my life overshadowed by a craving. Want to be holding your new-born child in your arms, going through the motions, but really just wishing you could shoot up instead?
03-18-2017, 08:09 AM
#38
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Originally Posted by ovrtake92
It's called diffusion of responsibility. Nobody would speak Ill of the dead out loud in a group of peers in real life. The internet provides a cloak for those that wish to hide and throw rotten apples without repercussion. It's easy to fall into this trap but this is a good example of a time when we should just remove our hat, be respectful and keep opinions to ourself
I'll say the same thing in person, to anyone.
Not violating the sacred and holy respect for addiction, just saying stay the hell away from all that stuff. Stick with beer or mary jane (if you're not a pilot). Easier to manage, and you can recover from that.
I cannot even begin to imagine my kids getting up and finding mommy and daddy dead of an OD.
03-18-2017, 08:11 AM
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Some people listen to their doctors way too much. It's time to start prosecuting the scumbags who write these prescriptions and profit off these people. IT'S F%**%ing heroin, why in your right mind would you let somebody talk you into taking heroin in the first place is beyond me. This whole epidemic just shows how people in America have been so conditioned into not thinking for themselves and following orders like blind sheep.
03-18-2017, 08:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Xtreme87
Some people listen to their doctors way too much. It's time to start prosecuting the scumbags who write these prescriptions and profit off these people.
Had some major surgery when I was younger, a few days after I realized just how good the pain pills were and flushed them down the toilet. Motrin didn't work so good, but oh well.
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