Mate, please don't feel bad - we all have moments of existential crisis, and if bluelight is here for one thing (besides the obvious "harm reduction") - it is support from likeminded people.
That support - and sense of community - is a
very important aspect of HR in itself.
Please don't beat yourself up or blame yourself for what happened - it wasn't your fault, and self-flaggelation will not make anything in this awful situation better.
You may be able to use it as some kind of reinforcement not to score in dodgy circumstances like that - but attributing the blame onto yourself as some kind of moral failing is being completely unfair on yourself.
You've been through - you're going through - enough.
No need to stick the boot in to
yourself while you're having a rough trot.
I hope the damage to your hand isn't too serious (how deep is the cut? Did it slice your fingers? Restricted movement at all?) just as i hope the damage to your sense of safety and wellbeing hasn't been too compromised by all of this.
Folks reacted with great concern because we care about you mate - not because we're angry at you for letting your emotions slip into a post.
It's scary to read things like that - but it's also very relieving to know you're still with us, back posting today.
I can only speak for myself, but i don't think anyone would (or could) hold it against you for expressing dark thoughts.
Hell, i'm more concerned when people
don't talk about serious things that are troubling them.
Don't feel guilty; cut yourself some slack mate.
I'm sorry to hear about what happened - getting robbed
and knifed sounds pretty fucking traumatic.
On the other hand, i'm very glad to see your name pop up today, active and posting.
You're a good man - try not to let the fucking scumbags of this world get to you.
If you ever need to talk, bluelight is a good place to start - and if the dark clouds are ever gathering above your head and you need to talk to someone who understands the harsh realities of life, of isolation and battles with addiction - i'm only a PM away.
I'll give you my email address too.
Just take care, and realise that plenty of people here most certainly
do care about you - and worry when you're clearly going through some horrible shit.
Hope the hand heals up quick-smart, and that you can walk down the street without shame, fear of judgement or threat to your physical safety.
Take care stee, you're a good egg mate
