In some sketchy areas of the world, the local gangs use the disabled/amputees to beg all day and collect a portion of their donations

Oh yes, we are mere work horses for our overlords

I see that It’s my turn to be confused

Modern wage slaves are not far removed from royalty having an imbalance of power. It’s common to refer to our current “work to live or die” society as slavery with extra steps because many are forced to spend their time doing things that benefit their bosses more than themselves

I could have sworn I upvoted you, I remember seeing 2s on yours but my bad

That’s just slavery with more steps!

You take the Edison route of stealing from people like Tesla. One goes down as a famous inventor and the other dies broke and alone other than his pigeons.

And yes, the system is made for people to be pieces of shit because it was created by pieces of shit.

Where I’m from, we call them coveralls if they fully cover your clothes and overalls if it’s just a bib

Be excellent to each other and party on dudes!

Shhh…I made this elaborate fake name because I didn’t want everyone to know I’m 8 time MTV Movie & TV Awards nominee and 4 time winner Keanu Reeves

I have to manipulate and lie to myself that things will get better

You couldn’t be thanked enough for your work

I still don’t sleep well, knowing the state of the world

I imagine your job is as draining as it is fulfilling

I downvoted your comments? I upvoted your comments. I don’t disagree with anything you’ve said

That’s the answer I expected but I hoped for some kind of miracle tactic. I know you’re right and it’s something I need to consider the pros and cons of. I appreciate your advice

I can’t disagree with that

Moral obligation. Yes I am in that constant cycle of setting boundaries, having them crossed, and forgiving them because they have noone else to care for them. I don’t see giving up as an option on the matter but I know I’m sacrificing my mental health for them.

That’s more useful than you know for someone I’m currently dealing with. I consider myself patient but everyone has their limits, how do you help someone who is defiant, seek control, and clearly anxious without letting them tear your mood apart?

I know I’m supposed to understand they are acting out of confused defense but it’s truly difficult to be the caregiver to someone who is essentially throwing an illogical temper tantrum nearly 24/7?

Let me put it this way. If your family was 1 of 2 surviving families on earth for whatever reason and all the resources have run out. You’re stuck in an underground bunker and unfortunately your only option for survival is cannibalism (this is a common thought exercise in philosophy) are you more willing to eat your family? Or the other?

And what about towards the end, when it’s just you and one other person. Do you override your survival instinct and offer yourself up, or do you start reasoning to yourself that this is a necessary evil?