Have you ever met a stranger that gave you advice that changed your life?

Have you lost a partner at a young age? Got a rare disease?

Decided to buy bitcoin on a whim in 2009?

Changed careers several times?

  • mountainstream@lemmy.world
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    17 days ago

    I took in my neighbors’ kid in June. His parents physically and emotionally abused him. They told me I can keep him after he ran away to me, they don’t want him, don’t give a fuck about him. Didn’t plan on becoming a dad, but life happens.

    • abbadon420@lemm.ee
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      17 days ago

      Holy shit, that’s awesome man! Many would’ve just given the kid over to “the system” and it would’ve sucked for him. I’ve taken my nephew in, because his home was a mess. He’s back with his mom now, but still comes here one weekend each month. It’s the best thing in the world and I’m thinking about taking in other kids too, when my own kids are a bit older.