mrs rubble Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 I’ve just offered a spare bedroom in my house to a friend who will be homeless in a couple of weeks time due to a domestic abuse situation. (She was abused & shouldn’t be losing her home IMO) Nearly 3 years ago I helped another friend though a violent relationship and had her and her children stay with me for around 4-5 months. Before her I helped another friend through an abusive and violent relationship by giving her free access to my house as a safe place and encouraging her, she has gone on to do amazing things for herself, as has my friend with the young daughters. I’m pretty stoked I had the opportunity to help the last lot, & I hope I can help this beautiful lady. Wish me luck! It makes me so happy to see these beautiful women empower themselves and move on to better things. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Rayce Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 That is so awesome! Thank you! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
schlumpy Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 It's people like you that make a difference in the world. You probably don't look at it this way but it takes real courage to do what you are doing. There is an element of danger involved. I'm curious as to how you know so many families in crisis? I think I've know two over my lifetime and that was only for brief time. Families like that normally don't stay in one place very long. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Author mrs rubble Posted August 11, 2019 Author Share Posted August 11, 2019 Schlumpy, the last lady I helped I've known for 25 years. She helped me too when I split from my ex husband. The other lady I met about 12years ago, I used to be friends with her ex before he got onto the meth. The latest lady I met through a club I belong to, I've only known her for about a year, her ex is also on meth. It's a huge problem in New Zealand. I am aware that I do expose myself to a bit of danger, but my husband is a big man and we live minutes from the police station, so I take a bit of comfort in that. Link to post Share on other sites
Rayce Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 Meth is such a horrible drug. My brother and all his friends got addicted to meth. It really did major damage in the little Mt. town that I lived in during my youth. In my 20's I spent a lot time trying to help him and his friends that I knew who were strung out on it. I finally had to stop.. it was like banging my head against the wall sometimes. It really grabs ahold so please be careful. I will keep you all in my prayers. Peace... Link to post Share on other sites
Author mrs rubble Posted August 12, 2019 Author Share Posted August 12, 2019 Thank you Rayce! Yes it is a horrible, horrible drug. I've had to let go of friends who were on it. It's heart breaking to see them destroy their lives and bodies. Link to post Share on other sites
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