Seattle Stories - Justin, person experiencing homelessness

[@BrittSund]

“Anyone listening, it’s hard to quit things.” I agree and have compassion for those in that situation. But he turns around and says “And that’s the other thing, I don’t WANT to quit”. This hits the nail on the head. I feel like people are trying to justify on other people’s behalves when those folks are being straight up honest about their addictions. This seems like enabling at its very core.

[@CMoore8539]

I see your point.

[@seattlestories]

Thank you for watching and your thoughts. Addiction is complicated no doubt. Many are addicted to legal and illegal substances. I'm glad Justin was vulnerable, honest, and felt safe enough to address the 'why' he likes fentanyl around the 32-33min mark. He's free to like an illegal drug and free to not be ready to quit. I'm not sure why that would be enabling.My guess we know lots of people who don't want to quit things their addicted to legal and/or illegal, and I believe if we're honest with ourselves we all have addictions. I don't believe there's a simple answer unfortunately, but glad there's some respectful dialogue happening. Thanks!

[@kevinegan6311]

Justin has an amazing ability to recall incidents in his past. It's a shame his teachers didn't recognize his intelligence and have more patience with him instead of pushing him through. I hope he is able to achieve his goals in life.... whatever they may be. Stay safe my friend.

[@CMoore8539]

You have the patience of a saint to be able to listen to the stories. Great interview!

[@krystle8534]

Personally I think it's very interesting listening to their stories.

[@seattlestories]

Thank you so much!

[@CMoore8539]

Thumbs Up 👍 and shared out.❤ The older I get the more I become aware that every single person on our planet is battling something. It’s comical how I used to think that some people had it made!😊

[@Pam-y7y]

Thank you lieutenant ❤

[@marcusleja7133]

I'm Canadian. The "safe injection" sites are not delivering rehabilitation, nor moving their patrons' lives forward. They're also operated in the most expensive regions of the country, so any transition into a normal life is deeply compromised.

[@Pam-y7y]

Good to know

[@marcusleja7133]

@Pam-y7y They are among the greatest government sponsored crocks in human history. They're entirely about virtue signalling on the backs of people who need real help.

[@Kristen-x7e]

Why is this interview going in and out ????

[@Pam-y7y]

A great imagination

[@Kristen-x7e]

I'm extremely confused with this whole interview wtf actually happened

[@elchicharron9503]

You mean HOMELESS PERSON?

[@Brooks.was.here9024]

Say "person of color" receive +5 social credit score Say "colored person" be canceled and labeled as literally Hitler These Orwellian thought control tactics would be just silly if they weren't so pervasively suffocating