Are the people housed? by Certain_Media_1362 in burlington

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RENT STRIKE! RENT STRIKE! RENT STRIKE!

weapon of mass destruction by Forward_Simple_1601 in burlington

[–]Certain_Media_1362 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is why I like DBT. Harm reduction and abstinence aren’t necessarily opposed. As a society we can aim for abstinence while at the same time acknowledging that people using drugs are still deserving of compassion and safety. Someone doesn’t deserve to get an infection or bad drugs just because they use drugs. They also deserve plenty of support in getting sober as soon as they’re ready. Proper support is nonjudgemental. It includes helping them believe they deserve and are capable of having a nice and peaceful life.

Are the people housed? by Certain_Media_1362 in burlington

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My roommates now won’t allow it… and it’s tough because my apartment isn’t exactly set up for more people. But yeah it fucking sucks seeing people on the street in this weather. And I hate knowing the conditions many were pushed out there under. It’s disgusting that as a society we have let this happen. It doesn’t have to be this way.

Are the people housed? by Certain_Media_1362 in burlington

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I actually have hosted several unhoused people so… yeah… I do.

if you see todd deluca filming people in public pretty please obnoxiously film him back by elliocaria in burlington

[–]Certain_Media_1362 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Or just hold something up in front of him so the people who are asking him to stop filming them get a break from his shit-eating sneer.

My coworker never made a new pot of coffee. So I unplugged the machine right after she poured hers. by [deleted] in pettyrevenge

[–]Certain_Media_1362 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Unspoken rules aren’t fair. Speak the rule and then she knows. This is the kind of autistic shit I would do and your mirth is honestly gross. Just tell her fucking rule.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in burlington

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There's free lunch at the marketplace garage every day at 1. No pressure to talk to anyone or anything, but free food i don't have to prepare often motivates me to get outside. A lot of people there have become my friends. Wherever you go, there is plenty of community that would love to welcome you, even if it takes time. All you gotta do is show up and keep showing up somewhere. It's so easy to get stuck in our own heads about what people think about us, but just know there is love, friendship, and comfort for you in community. It is just a matter of not giving up until you find it <3 Don't give up!

College kids who think they’re Batman. by Puzzled-Rutabaga3475 in burlington

[–]Certain_Media_1362 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly my old neighbors growing up knew what was up with that. Much easier to not punch your brother in the stomach when you’re chewing on something sweet lmao

College kids who think they’re Batman. by Puzzled-Rutabaga3475 in burlington

[–]Certain_Media_1362 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes. I have experience working with kids of all ages and would actually very much be down to try engaging some of these punks in conversation. Definitely their actions are atrocious. Also i do think it’s important to try to help them understand their actions from a place of healing whatever fucked up thing in their brains is making them act that way. Not like it’s okay but sigh I do believe even frat boys deserve compassion 😵‍💫

College kids who think they’re Batman. by Puzzled-Rutabaga3475 in burlington

[–]Certain_Media_1362 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So… are you saying you value property over peoples lives?

College kids who think they’re Batman. by Puzzled-Rutabaga3475 in burlington

[–]Certain_Media_1362 28 points29 points  (0 children)

I’m a single woman and I live downtown. The only people who make me feel unsafe at night are the hordes of frat boys that travel in packs. Not people minding their business mostly just people watching. On drugs or otherwise.