Sanitized Society
Life is not always fair35 total reviews
Comment from Alcreator Litt Dear
Children are still neglected, whither human rights? A right, orderly and timely done work, question asked properly, we are still innocent, improper, we don't know what we should do, just doers, right action yet to be done; just trying to do something, sanitization of society, without doing the right act; well said, well done, post god speed more, share post not 4 self-joy-pride but 4 God and readers worldwide Alcreator Litt Dear (DR)
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2022
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Children are still neglected, whither human rights? A right, orderly and timely done work, question asked properly, we are still innocent, improper, we don't know what we should do, just doers, right action yet to be done; just trying to do something, sanitization of society, without doing the right act; well said, well done, post god speed more, share post not 4 self-joy-pride but 4 God and readers worldwide Alcreator Litt Dear (DR)
Comment Written 13-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2022
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Hello Alcreator, thank you for your great review and for sharing your thoughts which mean a lot to me. I truly appreciate the time spent.
Sincerely, LateBloomer
Comment from Sally Law
I know this all to well and from both sides. My father was a genius, had a degree, wealthy, and handsome, yet his alcoholism killed everything good in his life, then it eventually killed him. He lived on the streets of Atlanta for ten years before the term homeless exsisted. He finally moved into the rescue mission and lived there until he died. I remember visiting him, and stepping over filthy men who'd sleep outside the mission on the sidewalk because they couldn't make it through the doorway.
I was forcefully removed from his influence when I was nine. I only saw him a few times after that.
Eventually remorse set in because he'd lost everything. Thing is, he chose to be there. I have never understood this and count the loss of him as my greatest sorrow. No one should be on the streets, but many are there because they choose to be. This is a hard truth. For me, Jesus was the answer and still is. Many ills in the world today are the symptoms of sin. Choose Jesus and choose life. As a minister of the gospel of Christ, I have shared the gospel to many, even my dad before he died. Jesus is the difference maker and things begin to change under His lordship.
Thank you for sharing, dear Margaret.
Sending you my best today as always,
Sal XOs
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2022
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I know this all to well and from both sides. My father was a genius, had a degree, wealthy, and handsome, yet his alcoholism killed everything good in his life, then it eventually killed him. He lived on the streets of Atlanta for ten years before the term homeless exsisted. He finally moved into the rescue mission and lived there until he died. I remember visiting him, and stepping over filthy men who'd sleep outside the mission on the sidewalk because they couldn't make it through the doorway.
I was forcefully removed from his influence when I was nine. I only saw him a few times after that.
Eventually remorse set in because he'd lost everything. Thing is, he chose to be there. I have never understood this and count the loss of him as my greatest sorrow. No one should be on the streets, but many are there because they choose to be. This is a hard truth. For me, Jesus was the answer and still is. Many ills in the world today are the symptoms of sin. Choose Jesus and choose life. As a minister of the gospel of Christ, I have shared the gospel to many, even my dad before he died. Jesus is the difference maker and things begin to change under His lordship.
Thank you for sharing, dear Margaret.
Sending you my best today as always,
Sal XOs
Comment Written 13-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2022
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Hello Sally, thank you for your candid review and for sharing your own personal experience which means a lot to me.
Of special note:
I was forcefully removed from his influence when I was nine. I only saw him a few times after that.
(Sally, looking back, do you feel that the right choice was made for you? The choice to separate you from your father. I ask because I feel children in this situation should be removed from the situation as well as the parent or parents. And yes, many homeless people want to live on the street vs. even a shelter. We have that situation on my husband's side of the family--mental illness is the culprit.
I, too, am a daughter of an abusive alcoholic father. He was a wonderful man, but when he drank, he ruined all the good he did.
He was also physically abusive to my mother and older brother. He beat my brother with a garden hose. Kicked my mother down the stairs when she was 7 months pregnant. My brother use to be in the street with a black eye and would lie about how it happened to protect my dad. In today's world, my father would have been arrested. Obviously, he had problems, other than alcohol. In 1962, my mother left with $25 to her name and four children--our clothes were all we had. She was a very strong woman. I'll stop here.
Thank you, Sally, for your review and for sharing a glimpse into the life you once had. Xo. Margaret
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Thank you for sharing your story. Yes, we have many similarities in our life and by the grace and salvation of Christ, we are not in that situation anymore! God be praised! My mother put us in the car and left Georgia, and she never looked back. She was the one who had the power to say "enough!" My mother never spoke to him again, or could say his name. Her wounds and my brothers' wounds were internal as much as external. That can only be remedied with God. The streets are loaded with these tormented souls and with the border crisis, it's growing worse by the day. To say that America needs Christ, is an understatement.
Love and blessings to you and yours. Sal XOs
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Amen. God Bless Women and All people of Courage. LB
Comment from Carol Hillebrenner
This is well-written and makes an excellent point. Too many children have been left with inept parents who have nothing to teach them about making a better life. Some children do well in spite of their parents. It is really hard for them, but they succeed if they can avoid drugs, alcohol, etc. I am in favor of paying people to have themselves sterilized because the only reason some have kids is to get more welfare. That makes more sense than paying off student loans.
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2022
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This is well-written and makes an excellent point. Too many children have been left with inept parents who have nothing to teach them about making a better life. Some children do well in spite of their parents. It is really hard for them, but they succeed if they can avoid drugs, alcohol, etc. I am in favor of paying people to have themselves sterilized because the only reason some have kids is to get more welfare. That makes more sense than paying off student loans.
Comment Written 13-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2022
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Hello Carol, thank you for your great review and for sharing your thoughts which mean a lot to me. It is true that having more children equates to higher welfare payments. Many of these parents are not fit to raise their children. I'm beginning to think that the children should be put into a state-run boarding school--new idea. Education is key. We need to get the parents back to work, off drugs, off welfare, etc. and stop supporting a lay-in-bed lifestyle which is a terrible thing for a child to witness. Later in life, it becomes a learned behavior. The parents must work, or lose visitation rights. The current use of welfare dollars and food stamps should be given to support the state-run boarding school--not the parents. People with mental health situation fall into a different category, obviously, but they, too, can be productive in society. Parents can visit the children on the weekend, and/or before or after dinner during the week prior to 8 p.m. Perhaps, help their child with homework or read them a story--what a novel idea!? Children of divorce only see the "other" parent every other weekend, so why not children of inept parents. The public schools are providing breakfast and lunch. On Fridays, they are sending food home for the weekend in some larger cities. Carol, I don't know what the correct answer is, but something has to give. The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, and expecting a different result. Sorry that I broke your ear. Once again, thank you for your review. Sincerely, LateBloomer
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My granddaughter finds foster/adoptive homes for children of druggies and returns children home after parents take a lot of classes about parenting and violence etc. and she still finds the system not working. In October she is moving to a job where she works to keep the family together, but takes the kids if the parents won't work at making a family.
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The system is not working - agree. LB
Comment from lavendermoon14
Interesting commentary. I think it's important to take a look at where we are as a society and how we've gotten here. Maybe the sheer amount of suffering we are exposed to on a daily basis creates a sort of desensitization. Excellent job.
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Interesting commentary. I think it's important to take a look at where we are as a society and how we've gotten here. Maybe the sheer amount of suffering we are exposed to on a daily basis creates a sort of desensitization. Excellent job.
Comment Written 13-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2022
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Hello Rachel, thank you for your great review and for sharing your thoughts which mean a lot to me. I truly appreciate the time spent. Welcome to Fanstory. Sincerely, LateBloomer
Comment from Terry Broxson
Margaret your commentary is very well written and is expressed in heartfelt pathos. I have two thoughts for you to consider. You have listed it as fiction, but it is a very good commentary that seems like nonfiction. The second thought is your notes. I think they could easily be included in the main body of the commentary. Think about it. Excellent work. Terry.
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2022
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Margaret your commentary is very well written and is expressed in heartfelt pathos. I have two thoughts for you to consider. You have listed it as fiction, but it is a very good commentary that seems like nonfiction. The second thought is your notes. I think they could easily be included in the main body of the commentary. Think about it. Excellent work. Terry.
Comment Written 13-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2022
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Hi Terry, thank you for your great review and for sharing your thoughts. I really wasn't sure as to how to classify this commentary. I almost feel that commentary should be just commentary. I did a "little" research on line as to how to classify commentary. To be truthful, I can't tell you what was said or not said, but at the classification was a coin-toss. Thank you for the author's notes suggestion. I'm going to do a little revamping of this. Thank you, once again. Your suggestions are important to me.
Sincerely, Margaret
p.s. Terry, basically the whole social services system needs to be revamped. Millions and millions of dollars are being spent on band-aids. The money could be better spent on the same things, but more efficient. Stop giving out crutches and make real changes--secure the foundation--the children, our future. I need to stop now. This weighs heavily on mind. M
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M, you got a little food for thought with your last comment, go get 'em, girl!
Comment from K.L. Rockquemore
This is a terrific write!!
It is compelling, provocative, honest, and raw.
I agree with the sentiment wholeheartedly.
I have known people that lived on the street because they were kicked out of their house for coming out that they were gay.
As a parent, I can not comprehend how a parent could do such a thing.
They have since rebuilt their lives, thank god!!
As a society we can not look away at the homeless, after all they are people too.
I appreciate this post very much because awareness is key to making change.
This piece also touches on compassion. I certainly hope your readers will receive that message.
Thank you for this important post!!
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2022
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This is a terrific write!!
It is compelling, provocative, honest, and raw.
I agree with the sentiment wholeheartedly.
I have known people that lived on the street because they were kicked out of their house for coming out that they were gay.
As a parent, I can not comprehend how a parent could do such a thing.
They have since rebuilt their lives, thank god!!
As a society we can not look away at the homeless, after all they are people too.
I appreciate this post very much because awareness is key to making change.
This piece also touches on compassion. I certainly hope your readers will receive that message.
Thank you for this important post!!
Comment Written 13-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2022
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Thank you, KLR. This should be a humanitarian issue, but somehow it always manages to turn into a political issue--just sharing.
LateBloomer
Comment from Mary Vigasin
There is much I can agree with you on this. I have known many who have been in tough situations and others who will take advantage and try to take whatever they can. Does this mean we paint everyone with a broad brush? See them only as lazy or takers? No.
What we need to do is have better child care, support and after-school activities.
Best wishes,
Mary
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2022
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There is much I can agree with you on this. I have known many who have been in tough situations and others who will take advantage and try to take whatever they can. Does this mean we paint everyone with a broad brush? See them only as lazy or takers? No.
What we need to do is have better child care, support and after-school activities.
Best wishes,
Mary
Comment Written 12-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2022
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Hi Mary, thank you for your great review and for sharing your thoughts. I truly appreciate the time spent. LateBloomer
Comment from GWHARGIS
This was a riveting look at our society as a whole. I agree with most of this. It is easier to look the other way or pretend they aren't our problem. Maybe we have become sanitized or worse. So closed off to helping that it is too little to late. That being said, how many of them have refused help. I see as much of that as the other. It's a fine line. But the ones who have been cheated of their childhood I do feel bad for. This was quite thought provoking.
Gretche
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2022
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This was a riveting look at our society as a whole. I agree with most of this. It is easier to look the other way or pretend they aren't our problem. Maybe we have become sanitized or worse. So closed off to helping that it is too little to late. That being said, how many of them have refused help. I see as much of that as the other. It's a fine line. But the ones who have been cheated of their childhood I do feel bad for. This was quite thought provoking.
Gretche
Comment Written 12-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2022
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Thank you for your great review and for sharing your thoughts, especially "Maybe we have become sanitized or worse. "
I truly appreciate the time spent. LateBloomer
Comment from Anne Johnston
You have asked a good question. We get so used to hearing about homeless people, abused children, and other similar things that we just let it pass over us. We realize we cannot help everyone, but we should keep our eyes and ears open to opportunities where we can help.
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2022
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You have asked a good question. We get so used to hearing about homeless people, abused children, and other similar things that we just let it pass over us. We realize we cannot help everyone, but we should keep our eyes and ears open to opportunities where we can help.
Comment Written 12-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2022
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Hello Anne, thank you for your great review and for sharing your thoughts which mean a lot to me. I truly appreciate the time spent. LateBloomer
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You are very welcome
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
Life is a bit of a lottery, where in the world you are born and who your parents are. If we are lucky we live in a democracy and our parents are caring but it does not always happen like that and those unfortunate people who have no where to live fall into a criminal dog eat dog world. We must always show kindness and compassion to those less fortunate than ourselves, much enjoyed Margaret, well said, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2022
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Life is a bit of a lottery, where in the world you are born and who your parents are. If we are lucky we live in a democracy and our parents are caring but it does not always happen like that and those unfortunate people who have no where to live fall into a criminal dog eat dog world. We must always show kindness and compassion to those less fortunate than ourselves, much enjoyed Margaret, well said, love Dolly x
Comment Written 12-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2022
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Hi Dolly, your Grass Arena poem inspired this, mostly because some of the reviewer found the topic "distasteful" for lack of a better word--the reviews so long ago. I think if children could be removed from this type of living, there could be hope for them and future problems. It's not an easy endeavor. No one wants to see children taken away from their parents. My husband was 1 of 7 boys. The last 3 were put up for adoption because his mother could not care for them. The 3 that were put up for adoption were wanted, loved, well cared for, and had chances at higher education. One of the brothers is a Cardiologist. My husband and the remaining brothers lived a life of hell. They lived through and witnessed their mother's mental illness and complete breakdown, lived with a grandmother who had had 10 kids, some of them were still living at home--not really wanted there and always threatening to put the boys into a home--constant arguing and fighting between the grandparents, and an alcoholic uncle still lived at home. My husband's situation was mild compared to children who are living with drug addicted parents, etc. Dolly, I didn't mean to make this reply so long, but your poem was the inspiration. Thanks for stopping by my writing pad. Margaret ~ LB
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You are so right Margaret that we shy away from the truths in the world and we must not turn our back on what?s happening to the innocent, love Dolly x
