I’m pondering a move, and I’m interested in what things people like and what factors y’all consider important.

  • gilokee@lemmy.world
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    18 hours ago

    You seem nice. Anyway, I lived in south King County and visited Seattle so rent/mortgage was actually not too bad.

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      17 hours ago

      I forgot that junkies are a protected class around here. But that’s only the case until they are in your back yard moaning all night. Then they’re an issue.

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        17 hours ago

        My junkie eldest brother spent many a night sleeping on my couch, I know how it goes.

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          My two junkie best friends of over 30+ years offed themselves via the needle.

          I have zero sympathy for them. This is a chosen path. No ignorance to claim, no fault but their own. I know people have some weird soft-spot for them, but I can tell you from witnessing it myself- they won’t ever even try to help themselves as long they are coddled by everyone.

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            Have you ever tried not to have a mental illness? It’s kind of the same deal. Addiction is an illness, not a failure of willpower. Resentment is understandable I guess, it truly is fatiguing to try and help someone who isn’t ready. But I really don’t think “it’s a chosen path”.

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            17 hours ago

            Ok? Why are you acting like I’m sympathizing with them? Just because my brother is one doesn’t mean I don’t hate them.