[Image] "A hero is no braver than an ordinary man, but he is brave five minutes longer." ~ Ralph Waldo Emersont53ix35 t1_ixrf577 wrote
Reply to comment by Flash635 in [Image] "A hero is no braver than an ordinary man, but he is brave five minutes longer." ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson by Butterflies_Books
Just had this happen. In a parking lot of a public park. Saw guy slumped over in from seat. Engine running, windows up. 3-4 y/o in car seat in back sleeping. Kinda did not know what to do. Called 911. Did they send an officer to check? Yup! And another cop and another cop and another, and a fire truck and an ambulance all with lights ablaze and sirens wailing. Guy was taking a nap. Felt stupid, but at least they are ok. One point of advice: Don’t nap in your car, too damn many overdoses, People are looking out for each other.
Flash635 t1_ixrhgc1 wrote
You did the right thing. Could you have lived with yourself if it was a bad marriage break up and a murder suicide?
t53ix35 t1_ixrliuf wrote
Exactly. Thank you. I was struck be how conflicted I was about calling for help. Like I was more afraid of being wrong and looking foolish than the chance something might really be wrong. Embarrassment is a powerful emotion.
FearlessAttempt t1_ixsxmva wrote
“If you want to improve, be content to be thought foolish and stupid.” - Epictetus
t53ix35 t1_ixtr9fm wrote
That is a good one. Thank you!
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