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By *he_original_polo OP   Woman
over a year ago

a Primark shoebox in Leicester

I was taking some of my dad’s clothes to a church which runs a homeless shelter and by chance bumped into someone I knew when I was at school.

When I was at school he lived in a children’s home. His parents put him into care when he was at junior school and never bothered coming back for him. At the age of 17 he found himself being given a bedsit in what was then the roughest part of the city and that was it…. he was left to fend for himself. I know he went abroad to work a holiday and then disappeared off the school posse radar. So it was getting on for 30 years since seeing him last. We both kept doing that “I am sure I know you” stare four or five times before speaking.

After the “OMG it’s you” moment, we exchanged numbers and have been catching up on who has seen who and what are they doing now.

So what was he doing at the homeless shelter…….. he’s now a doctor, well a dermatopathologist I believe is the correct term . In his free time he visits various shelters around the country to give advice to people who are unlikely to see a GP.

I couldn’t help but comment about his past and how fucking amazing what he has achieved is. I hope I quote him correctly when I say his reply was:

“They were not my choices, they shouldn’t burden me or define who I am.”

I don’t just admire this man, I am in awe.

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By *rightonsteveMan
over a year ago

Brighton - even Hove!

Wow! Stay in contact.

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By *isscheekychopsWoman
over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon

What a great man... he did not use his past to hinder his future...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I admire those who have the "Don't let the buggers get you down" mentality.

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By *oe_Steve_NWestCouple
over a year ago

Bolton

Amazing, what a fantastic outlook - he sounds like an very special man. Z

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm always in awe of people who put theirself out for other people...they are the true pillors of society.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

very wise man now just wonder how long it took him to get to that very strong statement how much pain he went through to get there well done to him now go shag his brains out catch up properly well done to him though in all seriousness

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By *ackandkateCouple
over a year ago

Truro

Just goes to show that you can still be a winner even after being dealt a shite hand.

Sounds like a top bloke

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Great ethos. Well done to him

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

A wonderful inspiring outcome from a crap start in life - if only we could inspire a lot more kids and be able to show them that a crap start doesnt have to mean a crap future - sadly its a rarity ........... but we carry on trying

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By *iewMan
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over a year ago

Angus & Findhorn

“They were not my choices, they shouldn’t burden me or define who I am.”

well done to you, the care home & your teachers.

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By *ugby 123Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

O o O oo

In awe also

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By *emmefataleWoman
over a year ago

dirtybigbadsgirlville

Awesome

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"“They were not my choices, they shouldn’t burden me or define who I am.”

well done to you, the care home & your teachers.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

How very true

It reminds me of something the late Randy Pausch once said after he'd been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer:

"We cannot change the cards we are dealt, just how we play the hand".

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I was taking some of my dad’s clothes to a church which runs a homeless shelter and by chance bumped into someone I knew when I was at school.

When I was at school he lived in a children’s home. His parents put him into care when he was at junior school and never bothered coming back for him. At the age of 17 he found himself being given a bedsit in what was then the roughest part of the city and that was it…. he was left to fend for himself. I know he went abroad to work a holiday and then disappeared off the school posse radar. So it was getting on for 30 years since seeing him last. We both kept doing that “I am sure I know you” stare four or five times before speaking.

After the “OMG it’s you” moment, we exchanged numbers and have been catching up on who has seen who and what are they doing now.

So what was he doing at the homeless shelter…….. he’s now a doctor, well a dermatopathologist I believe is the correct term . In his free time he visits various shelters around the country to give advice to people who are unlikely to see a GP.

I couldn’t help but comment about his past and how fucking amazing what he has achieved is. I hope I quote him correctly when I say his reply was:

“They were not my choices, they shouldn’t burden me or define who I am.”

I don’t just admire this man, I am in awe.

"
i love a happy ending great story ! Greater man

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"How very true

It reminds me of something the late Randy Pausch once said after he'd been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer:

"We cannot change the cards we are dealt, just how we play the hand"."

Was just going to use a similar quote.

We all take things forgranted at times.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

What a great story, certainly makes u think of how lucky we are! Hope u guys keep in touch

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I love stories like this, especially at the moment. What an amazing man.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes, yes, yes, nice guy etc, but..... did you blow him?

That's what we really want to know!

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By *he_original_polo OP   Woman
over a year ago

a Primark shoebox in Leicester


"Yes, yes, yes, nice guy etc, but..... did you blow him?

That's what we really want to know! "

You have me confused with someone else there Wishy.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

What a wonderful refreshing post!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Good for him. I love that.

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