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Why do people treat former drug addicts/felons like they are heroes?

Posted on 1/29/22 at 12:51 pm
Posted by they call me horse
Member since Jan 2022
362 posts
Posted on 1/29/22 at 12:51 pm
Every time someone brags about being "5 years sober" etc you always have a bunch of sheep showering them with praise.

I was at a social gathering a few years ago and some guy started bragging about being "5 years sober".
All of the hens starting showering praise as if the guy just announced that he cured cancer.
I said "hey, if you think that's impressive, I'm 27 years sober" (because I was 27 at the time).
People gasped, the hens blew a gasket and told me that I was a jerk for making such a comment.

So we're supposed to be in awe that you no longer do drugs and steal from your friends/family/strangers to feed your drug habit?


Posted by AbitaFan08
Boston, MA
Member since Apr 2008
26537 posts
Posted on 1/29/22 at 12:52 pm to
You sound like a wonderful person to be around.
Posted by NorthTxLSU
Dallas, Tx
Member since Nov 2018
11065 posts
Posted on 1/29/22 at 12:52 pm to
great post. might read again
Posted by McCaigBro69
TigerDroppings Premium Member
Member since Oct 2014
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Posted on 1/29/22 at 12:53 pm to
Because society has decided to prop low lifes onto a pedestal.

I’m no esteemed individual either. It’s starting to get very dystopian.
Posted by UltimaParadox
Huntsville
Member since Nov 2008
40831 posts
Posted on 1/29/22 at 12:53 pm to
It's more like people look down on these people. So they treat them like children
Posted by Sampson
Chicago
Member since Mar 2012
24560 posts
Posted on 1/29/22 at 12:54 pm to
“the hens” reacted to a cringy d-bag. The same way this thread will go.
Posted by Rand AlThor
Member since Jan 2014
9398 posts
Posted on 1/29/22 at 12:54 pm to
Because people who are in that situation need support and encouragement?…
Posted by Jones
Member since Oct 2005
90447 posts
Posted on 1/29/22 at 12:55 pm to
Everyone shits on SS here daily fwiw
Posted by they call me horse
Member since Jan 2022
362 posts
Posted on 1/29/22 at 12:55 pm to
quote:

Because society has decided to prop low lifes onto a pedestal.

I’m no esteemed individual either. It’s starting to get very dystopian.


And tax payer dollars are used to as an incentive for companies to hire these people.
So companies actually have a financial interest in hiring the former drug addict/felon over the life long law abiding citizen.
Posted by TheArrogantCorndog
Highland Rd
Member since Sep 2009
14814 posts
Posted on 1/29/22 at 12:55 pm to
Hey frickhead

People struggle with all kinds of shite throughout their life.. and it's great to see those that can overcome it

Good for them, now frick off
Posted by Draconian Sanctions
Markey's bar
Member since Oct 2008
84831 posts
Posted on 1/29/22 at 12:55 pm to
Yes, for someone to overcome addiction and become stable and productive members of society is worthy of praise.
Posted by LegendInMyMind
Member since Apr 2019
53570 posts
Posted on 1/29/22 at 12:55 pm to
This thread is kind of sad.
Posted by notiger1997
Metairie
Member since May 2009
58103 posts
Posted on 1/29/22 at 12:57 pm to
Go do some meth. Maybe you will mellow out
Posted by Tbonepatron
Member since Aug 2013
8447 posts
Posted on 1/29/22 at 12:58 pm to
quote:

was at a social gathering a few years ago and some guy started bragging about being "5 years sober".


Probably because it’s a pretty big accomplishment bouncing back after hitting rock bottom at the lowest point in life possible.


But I would expect St. they call me horse to understand such petty problems of us imperfect sinners
Posted by DaleGribble
Bend, OR
Member since Sep 2014
6821 posts
Posted on 1/29/22 at 12:58 pm to
Why leave that "disease" known as alcoholism out of this rant?
Posted by Jimbeaux
Member since Sep 2003
20105 posts
Posted on 1/29/22 at 12:59 pm to
It’s a very difficult endeavor to overcome addiction. You might even call it heroic.

It’s unfortunate that so many fall into the pit of addiction, despite abundant warnings, and have to spend their hero’s journey trying to escape the pit. But someone who has fought that battle and is winning is deserving of praise, and actually might have learned something valuable to share with the rest of us.
Posted by LSU Coyote
Member since Sep 2007
53390 posts
Posted on 1/29/22 at 1:00 pm to
Because coming out of addiction is something most ppl never come out of, yes we put ourselves there, but coming out that hole is honestly the most difficult thing i have ever done.

Most of you soft ppl here have no clue what it takes.
Posted by SuperSaint
Sorting Out OT BS Since '2007'
Member since Sep 2007
140462 posts
Posted on 1/29/22 at 1:01 pm to
quote:

I was at a social gathering a few years ago and some guy started bragging about being "5 years sober". All of the hens starting showering praise as if the guy just announced that he cured cancer. I said "hey, if you think that's impressive, I'm 27 years sober" (because I was 27 at the time).

quote:

they call me horse



Imagine being so insecure you’re jealous of a piece of shite drug addict getting attention



How unfortunate looking of a Baw are you that the ‘hens’ pay you no attention?
Posted by LSU Coyote
Member since Sep 2007
53390 posts
Posted on 1/29/22 at 1:01 pm to
Also, meet me at a sonic. Pick it.
Posted by Ed Osteen
Member since Oct 2007
57446 posts
Posted on 1/29/22 at 1:02 pm to
As someone that’s sober, I’d rather punch myself in the dick than talk openly about recovery at a social gathering
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