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What would you do if a scraggly homeless person knocked on your door, and all he asked was for a sandwich, a bottle of water, a bath, and perhaps a beard trim? (lemmy.world)

submitted 3 months ago by over_clox@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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I've actually skipped work just to help a homeless guy get his beard trimmed. Bought him pizza too. Kinda hard to get anywhere in life when you look like shit.

Be kind to the homeless, they just need a helping hand here and there.

What would you do?

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[-] over_clox@lemmy.world 2 points 3 months ago

Be kind, be safe, and love thy fellow person. 👍

[-] CorruptedArk@lemm.ee 2 points 3 months ago

I've quite a few friends I've personally pulled out of homelessness, so I've seen how hard it is firsthand, I hope things are better for you

[-] over_clox@lemmy.world 2 points 3 months ago

Things actually are better for me these days. Not great, but much better. I'm living in a decent affordable apartment now, rather than the old run down trailer park I came from.

Thank you for your kind words. 👍

I've had people occasionally help me along the way, and at my discretion, I'm glad to help others in return when possible. Pass it forward...

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