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I should write a whole seperate post about my sister! Compassion fatigue doesnt even begin to describe it.
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we went there in 2011. from what I heard, slaves were massively brought there for chocolate (?) or coffee (? - can't remember) plantations. after Juneteenth, white people kinda abandoned the island, but the former slaves stayed and made it their own. their descendants are still there, taking care of the beaches, wild life, and all that.
it gives an impression of a virgin island, but they have all the civilization's comforts (electricity, gas, water, phones, etc.)
don't take my word for the story, I may not have all the details, but man, I want to go back.Comment
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were her iPhones/tablets gifts from someone else, by any chance?She was constantly showing up early begging for her child to get breakfast because she just didn't have anything at home; sorry for the same clothes as yesterday too but she couldn't afford to go to the laundromat etc. But hey! If I happen to find her 8 yr old's iPhone could I text her and let her know...she's tired of having to keep track of her kids's phones and tablets all the time.
I have a smart watch, my daughter has an iPad, and we have a flat screen TV, and they all were gifted to us at one time or another by my parents. I mean, yeah, if push comes to shove, I'll sell them all (and more) to feed my family and to avoid begging, but just thought that maybe kids got their iPhones as gifts/presents from an extended family. all 4 of them
why that extended family can't just help feed them, I don't know, though (if that's the case, of course)
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I see this happening in the world in general today.....even with myself sometimes. Persons become desensitized over time through experiences. Sad if you really think about it! But it is spiraling. I have always felt my church, biological, extended family were some of the most unconditionally loving people but have noticed lately compassion fatigue drifting in. Partially, I think, because FCC providers, in particular, are built on giving to the point you can't give anymore. Not sure this is exactly what you were referring to but it is what I thought of when you posted.
To me, it's not about giving or compassion. For example, I've had many families with substance abuse issues. How can I fix this? I can't parent children they aren't mine. I can't parent adults. If I call CPS or the police and nothing is done or the child is returned to bad conditions, I'm not going to worry all night that maybe the parents while abusing substances and cause the child to die. Also, people abuse sympathy/compassion. I used to give a lot of leeway to people going through issues financially, but then it turned into everyone wanting discount.Comment
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Someone told me about compassion fatigue when I was describing the gradual, and now-thorough, draining of warm feelings toward a spouse whose behavior is disordered. It's made me feel like less of a villain now that I understand that this is a natural, if undesirable, response to being a constant caregiver.Comment
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I've been in this business long enough to know that is a possibility so I strive to reserve forming an opinion until it's glaringly obvious.were her iPhones/tablets gifts from someone else, by any chance?
I have a smart watch, my daughter has an iPad, and we have a flat screen TV, and they all were gifted to us at one time or another by my parents. I mean, yeah, if push comes to shove, I'll sell them all (and more) to feed my family and to avoid begging, but just thought that maybe kids got their iPhones as gifts/presents from an extended family. all 4 of them
why that extended family can't just help feed them, I don't know, though (if that's the case, of course)
There was no gifting of anything in this situation.
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Dropping some serious ropes.
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