Do You Know My Name?

[audreybuttercup]

My name is MoYou pass me every day when you get off the train at Randolph and Wabash. I’m the homeless guy who sells StreetWise newspapers on the corner. Rain, shine, snow, blistering heat I’m always here and I can tell by the disgusted look on your face that you wonder why I don’t get a “real” job. I’ve heard you tell other people not to give

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[comedychick]

I don't have the same background as you, but I can still relate to the it taking time for me to open up to people, and feeling judged when I'm not so quick to respond to people I don't really know.

This was a really quite powerful entry. I try so hard not to judge other people because I don't know their backgrounds. But there are certainly times where I can be pretty indifferent. I guess no one's perfect.

[audreybuttercup]

*nodnodnod* I don't understand why people are like that. It's like if you're not willing to share your life story with them the day you meet them then you're a snob. That's one thing about me that will never change, I'll always be a really private person who's slow to open up. I'm just grateful for the people who will give me time. I've made some wonderful friendships that way.

Thank you. No you're right, nobody's perfect. I find myself judging every one in awhile and I'm always so ashamed, especially knowing what my son deals with.

[mac_arthur_park]

Amazing work, as always.

[audreybuttercup]

:kisses your cheek: Thank you friend.

[alien_writings]

People really can be so indifferent and judgmental. :/

[audreybuttercup]

*nodnod* They truly can. It's painful.

[occasionally]

It can be so, so hard not to judge people sometimes, in the moment. But I do try hard to remind myself to be kind. I've had my own struggles and hurts and I constantly try to remind myself that I don't know the stories that others carry in their hearts.

I think that Mo and Bella were my favorite sections. And, I think that beginning with Mo was a good call. It made for a strong opening and drew me in.

Sometimes when I'm feeling scared and hurt and unable to reach out, I try to remember that the other party might be in the same place. Sometimes that's enough to draw me out.

[audreybuttercup]

I feel you. Given my past and how I watch my children struggle I'm always appalled at myself at how quickly and easily I'll judge. It's such a circle with humans. We hurt, we hurt others.

Thank you. I really loved Mo. I haven't seen him in a long time but I often ask my friends in the city about him and he still stands on his corner every day come hell or high water and sells that paper. :)

I'm still working my way up to that. I'm still at that stage where I hide like a bunny at the first sign of someone ridiculing me. My husband Bill has been so good for me, he is a very strong person personality wise and I take quite a few cues from him. But still... me<---- bunny hide. I keep trying though. I keep trying.

[sweeny_todd]

this made me cry.
I guess in a good way.
But bad because I am reading it at work.

Shelby.. did she get a home?

[audreybuttercup]

:hugs you tight: I'm sorry it made you cry but I'm really glad you were moved.

She did! And she's really happy last I heard. It took her awhile to come out of her shell but once she did she was a silly, trick doin', treat lovin' girl again.