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xsm's avatar

Tips for New Paupers has stuck with me since I read it over a decade ago, so I'll share it here:

https://exiledonline.com/tips-for-new-paupers/

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David's avatar

amazing. thank you for sharing!

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Natalie Adler's avatar

Just became a paid subscriber because this post reminded me of my great Uncle Johnny, who had a lot in common with Robert and often depended on the decency of his neighbors when he was having a hard time. Thank you ❤️

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David's avatar

Thank you, Natalie 🤍 There are a lot of kind people in our neighborhood. I wish it was enough.

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Sara's avatar

Thanks for this one, really. 🤍

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David's avatar

🤍🤍🤍

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lee's avatar

I appreciate you talking about the push/pull of care and frustration when you help someone out, you articulate it so well.

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David's avatar

thank you! i think we've all been on both sides of it at one point or another.

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