I think I kind of saved someone's life once by getting them to get someone to the doctors in time to save their foot. They said if he waited any longer it may have had to have been amputated. I realised then how powerful what you say could be. So I don't say anything bad or nasty to someone who may be in a fragile or dangerous frame of mind. I don't think it's funny to joke at times like that.
Have you had a similar experience where you feel you said/did something that really made a difference to someone?
2006-09-20 17:33:37 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Community Service
LOL Thanks Gucimom...wow...good for you on the organ donation promo...I agree...I have a young son with cancer and I would give any part of me to save his young life if needed. Ditto is true of what you don't need when you are through with it!! :~)
2006-09-20 18:13:00 · update #1
I may have saved the world in sharing my opinions, but nobody probably knows.
2006-09-21 01:30:56 · answer #1 · answered by Vage Centurian 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can't say that I have made a Life changing difference for someone on answers but I do take very seriously the fact that something nasty mean or callous could have undesired consequences, therefore I don't write such things and I commend you for speaking out. The phrase sense and sensibilities comes to mind. More people need to have that frame of mind.
2006-09-20 17:45:16 · answer #2 · answered by smurfmonkey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There have been a few who have contacted me via email to tell me they apreciated my responces and that they did concider my advice helpful... one of these kind notes counters all of the vile hate responces from the cowards who fear so much they can not take the responsability for their acts of hate here.... I too try very hard to be honest and acurate when dealing with those clearly in need of help... but I do admit to letting some barbs fly at some of the haters on YA
2006-09-20 17:43:34 · answer #3 · answered by IdahoMike 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well,I could have,but I don't know for sure.I've advised women that thought they were pregnant but having pain that they needed to see a doctor because it might be ectopic.Finding that out before it gets really bad could make a big difference in someone's life,but I don't know if that's what was causing the pain,so I don't know if I made a difference.
2006-09-20 18:31:30 · answer #4 · answered by kimberli 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey there, I like you-you're cool. I'd have to agree with you and say yes too. A few times I have given advice to friends of my daughters when they couldn't talk to anyone else. I even may have saved one of her friends lives once when she was on the verge of suicide. Someday I hope to save MANY lives (and everyone reading this can too) by becoming organ donors. More people need to register to be bone marrow donors too.
2006-09-20 17:59:55 · answer #5 · answered by PROUDJEW 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am only new here and I certainly hope I will be able to..even a small difference is a...difference...I commend you for suggesting they go to a professional as yes, you are right..this is one powerful medium which should be used with caution and honesty!!......You go girl...!!
2006-09-21 04:45:39 · answer #6 · answered by ozzy chik... 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, i really dont know, i think ive pointed some people in good directions but i wouldnt say i made a huge difference, as they could look for the info themselves if they tried.
2006-09-20 20:11:06 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've had a few people send me emails thanking me for answers I've given. Even one from someone who didn't like my answer, but admitted I was right.
2006-09-20 17:36:55 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yea, a couple of times. It was not in the religion section though. LOL
2006-09-20 17:36:33 · answer #9 · answered by Gorgeoustxwoman2013 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing that dramatic, but people have thanked me for cheering them up and giving them good advice.
How cool must it have felt to get that note?!? Glad you could be there for him. *hug*
2006-09-20 17:36:03 · answer #10 · answered by GreenEyedLilo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋