MycoolFitz

Was in a convience store today and a guy came in who could barely walk and bought like an 18 pack and it broke my heart but what can I do, I can barely take care of myself, but it still was painful

Dee74

It is sad - but none of us are superheroes.
I'd just focus on you for now Fitz.

Later on, when you're ready, and if you want to, I'm sure you'll be able to do a lot for others

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MycoolFitz

Thanks Dee I know in my mind but my heart hearts. I know I'm a full load by myself. And where my focus needs to be. I bought orange juice

Dazee

I've been that person buying a case when still drunk. It's sad but no one could have made me stop. I had to do it myself.

MycoolFitz

The good news was I was sober, all I'm responsible for

EmeraldRose

Its sad...and from my experiences being the buyer or just standing behind someone in line...after all the years I've drank, after all the years I've entered a liquor store drunk or otherwise, I have never seen a clerk refuse a sale to a customer. I think more addiction counselors should be store clerks in disguise.
I have empathy for that man...he knows he shouldn't, probably wished he could stop...but can't.

MycoolFitz

Yes I just felt empathy and sadness, I cou;dn't be his life, only mine.

jocata

I remember going to the store right when they opened to buy booze. It felt so wrong, but I did it anyway.

God bless.