HELPED A FRIEND HOME TONIGHT

[whitekingd]

I was at the local bar and ran across a friend of a friend. He was REALLY drunk. I tried to get him to go, and finally, at closing, he went with me. He lived just a few blocks down, walking distance. It took about a half an hour to get him there, and when we went up to his place, he slammed the door in my face and locked it! I made NO moves on him. That was not what this was about. But it really hurts my feelings that someone would do that. I know he was drunk, but come on. Sorry to ramble, but it SUCKS!!

 

[toggleswitch2]

He could have simply been a collector/pack-rat/compulsive shopper/ hoarder and had houskeeping issues of which he is embarrassed.

It's a lot more common than one thinks...........

Or he could simply be an alocholic in typical denial. It hurts but it's HIS issue(s).

You did a great service to him and the universe. BRAVO!

 

[seeitrun2006]

Glad you were there!

Feel good about what you did! You probaly saved his life getting him home in one piece! He's lucky to have a friend like you!

In his drunk state of mind he may have not noticed you were with him.

Peace my friend!

 

[frigilux]

Drunks are not rational. You did a good deed, which aren't always appreciated, unfortunately.

 

[gyrafoam]

You did a good deed. Drunks are indeed not rational, and alcoholics are all about themselves when it comes down to it.
The world is a better place because of people like you.

 

[ronhic]

Don't feel down that you never so much as got a 'thanks'.

Feel proud that you helped someone home safely who wasn't capable.

...but also consider his potential to be embarrased if you decide to mention it amongst common friends.

 

[autowasherfreak]

My first apartment was a block away from three gay bars, and the building had the nick name of Homo Heights, and on several occasions I help friends in the building get home safely when they had a little to much to drink, and also helped home a few times as well.

It's a great feeling to help, and an even greater feeling when you know someone has your back as well. It's a great thing you did.

 

[soberleaf]

take it from a recovering alcoholic (me)

you did exactly the right thing and he did what alcoholics do!

i had one of my best friends try to run me over with his car once about 15 years ago when i was still drinking. he was very drunk and i was not that drunk that nite (surprising for me) and i tried to take his keys away from him as he started his car! he didn't even remember it the next day (the old blackout).

don't take it personally, when you deal with a drunk you are not dealing with a rational, thinking person!~

 

[spiceman1957]

What a terrific friend

you are to this gentlemen (if I can call him that). As Mom would say "a good deed never goes undone". I hope he will thank you later if he is a true gentlemen

 

[westingman123]

karma

Don't fret over his reaction: drunk people do things they don't understand and frequently don't remember. In the grand scheme of things, you've earned good Karma - and you should be proud of YOUR behavior!!

 

[douglasdc6]

I agree with everyone here on the kindness & compassion you displayed.

I also feel you should reward youreself, such as a nice diner out or treat youreself to a nice vintage appliance (Much Deserved)

I know how you feel.

Again, please reward youreself!!!