So my ex called Jan 1 early in the morning, and I am in no shape to even pick up. Then calls a couple hours later and I'm coming around and talk for a few minutes. I know this man is persistent when he really needs something, and it's always cash. *Big sigh... "what's up?" See he has bad health problems associated with diabetes and has already had a few amputations, toes, fingers, what's next but it's a bit scary when he said he's got gangrene.
He's hungry and says he has not eaten since the day before. Very weak and struggling to keep awake, states he cannot take his insulin until he has food in his stomach. I'm trying to be sympathetic and cordial (I'm 2,000 miles away come on man, I can't send you money so don't ask) No he didn't ask for money, just if I knew the name of a church that delivers food, like meals-on-wheels or whatever.
No, I only am aware of the food pantry and of course the homeless shelter across the street from where he lives, where I used to work. But no, he can't go anywhere since he's so weak he cannot walk. I asked him to go to hospital, surely they will admit him but he's scared nobody will be able to care for his cat. So I tell him I will call my friend there and see if someone can bring you a plate. This was around noon so I know it was lunch time. But I could not reach my friend after a few tries, lunchtime was over.
Since I've been burned a few times by this person I didn't know what to do or if even to take this seriously. My friend at the shelter didn't text me back. I phoned the front desk but hung up when I reached someone who I didn't recognize and didn't know me. It's been more than 18 months since I worked there. 5 pm rolls around, he's blowing up my phone once again. Dammit, same situation but worse. That's it, I'm calling Sean but I'm scared he won't answer, being the CEO he owns the place and I hate to bother him because he's always so busy.
I thought fuck it, sent a brief text telling him I have a diabetic friend who's sick and needs a plate of food right now and can he help? I was surprised when he texted me right back asking for the address and phone number. My ex ended up with boxes of canned vegetables, fruits, meat and dried foods. I really hope he follows through and takes care of that infection at the hospital tomorrow.
He's hungry and says he has not eaten since the day before. Very weak and struggling to keep awake, states he cannot take his insulin until he has food in his stomach. I'm trying to be sympathetic and cordial (I'm 2,000 miles away come on man, I can't send you money so don't ask) No he didn't ask for money, just if I knew the name of a church that delivers food, like meals-on-wheels or whatever.
No, I only am aware of the food pantry and of course the homeless shelter across the street from where he lives, where I used to work. But no, he can't go anywhere since he's so weak he cannot walk. I asked him to go to hospital, surely they will admit him but he's scared nobody will be able to care for his cat. So I tell him I will call my friend there and see if someone can bring you a plate. This was around noon so I know it was lunch time. But I could not reach my friend after a few tries, lunchtime was over.
Since I've been burned a few times by this person I didn't know what to do or if even to take this seriously. My friend at the shelter didn't text me back. I phoned the front desk but hung up when I reached someone who I didn't recognize and didn't know me. It's been more than 18 months since I worked there. 5 pm rolls around, he's blowing up my phone once again. Dammit, same situation but worse. That's it, I'm calling Sean but I'm scared he won't answer, being the CEO he owns the place and I hate to bother him because he's always so busy.
I thought fuck it, sent a brief text telling him I have a diabetic friend who's sick and needs a plate of food right now and can he help? I was surprised when he texted me right back asking for the address and phone number. My ex ended up with boxes of canned vegetables, fruits, meat and dried foods. I really hope he follows through and takes care of that infection at the hospital tomorrow.