Are You Swayed by Sob Stories?
By @acelawrites
@acelawrites (19272)
Philippines
August 22, 2016 3:58am CST
This morning, I dropped by the house of a relative to collect the payment for his debt some years ago. He promised to pay a portion of it today, but instead of having it, I went home feeling down seeing their situation.
Her wife told me her daughters have not yet received their salaries, and that they also had to shell out some money to help their cousins go to school because the father was hooked in illegal drugs. So instead f paying me, they promised to pay as soon as they received their salaries.
I understoodd them, and knew they were telling the truth. So instead of getting angry, I felt pity for them. I went home wishing we could also help the children with some school allowance when my husband receives his job retirement pay.
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@simone10 (54187)
• Louisville, Kentucky
26 Aug 16
@acelawrites I do but it can get me in trouble sometimes as there seems like there is always someone who will try and take advantage of you.
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
26 Aug 16
@simone10 yes, there are people who try to abuse the kindness and we should know and avoid them.
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
25 Aug 16
Yes, I could not be so strong to resist having pity when confronted with such situations. Glad to know you have a kind heart.
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@allen0187 (58582)
• Philippines
23 Aug 16
Let me give it to you for being so understanding. I wouldn't want to be on the other side of that sob story. I prefer to be able to give assistance than to be the one asking assistance. Having said that, I feel bad when I hear sob stories like this and more often than not, I just accept that the money owed to me won't be repaid as such but it will be repaid in another more meaningful way.
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@allen0187 (58582)
• Philippines
23 Aug 16
You are very optimistic @acelawrites . Can't blame you as that is a significant amount. Hopefully, you get paid back and your blessings increase ten-fold.
@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
23 Aug 16
I know they will also pay someday when they are capable of paying; they are just waiting for another son to finish college this March. It's a big sum, and it was loaned from us in 2013; P120T.
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
25 Aug 16
Thanks, my friend. It is a way of thanking the Lord for all His blessings.
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@Hate2Iron (15727)
• Canada
27 Aug 16
What a sad story and you have a big heart!!
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
27 Aug 16
Thanks, it is just a way of thanking God for all His blessings for my family;to share it to others even in small ways.
@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
25 Aug 16
Yes,I hope so, when their son graduates from college this March.
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@CaptAlbertWhisker (32748)
• Calgary, Alberta
22 Aug 16
Most people in our country were swerved by them, I mean most tex voted operated contests on TV were dominated by people with the best sob stories.
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
23 Aug 16
Yes, because Filipinos are so easy to be swayed; so emotional sometimes and so kind.
@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
23 Aug 16
Thanks,Jabo; I realise my family is more fortunate than them who are in dire need of money. It is my way of thanking God for the blessings.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
22 Aug 16
i've more faith'n folks if'n they 't least make'n effort to repay what they've borrowed. e'en if'n the amount 'tis wee. i hope that they hold true to their word. i understand how diff'cult such can be when faced with so much'n their plates.1 person likes this
@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
23 Aug 16
Yes, and I understand their situation and I know they are telling the truth. It's just money, we can still find it but not the lost relationships.
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@cacay1 (83614)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
22 Aug 16
I also experienced it many times, until now I am not paid for those who borrowed money from me , so big money almost 85,000 pesos 4 persons borrower with thick face.I am always a victim of my kindness.Is it a sin too, to be so nice? I think not, but it makes us bad .lol.
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
23 Aug 16
Yes, it depends on the people we lent the money; if they were liars, we have to show we are angry of their deeds because they made false promises to return what they borrowed; more so because it is hard-earned money.
@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
25 Aug 16
Thanks, DianneN. Yes, because I think I am more fortunate than them financially; and it is my way of thanking God for that blessing, to be kind to those who really needs help depending on my capacity to help.
@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
23 Aug 16
I agree with you, we have to know who is true to their word or those who are just deceiving us.
@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
22 Aug 16
Thanks,though I also need the money this morning, I just told them I'll just wait when they are capable to pay.
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@paritosh36118 (140)
• New Delhi, India
22 Aug 16
Only people with a good level of empathy are able to react in a way you did. I don't know how i would've reacted if I were in your situation, but you did, and are willing to do an admirable thing. :-)
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
22 Aug 16
Thank you. It was because I understand their situation and I am still thankful, my family did not have to go all through that situation.
