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Dronkie and Dronker

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One would think that upon hearing that two former friends of mine are reffered to as ‘Dronkie and Dronker’ in their close circle that I would be happy.

BUT, I have had the chance to examine just how I felt about these two people who were a bit of a ‘problem’ in my life.

AND, surpisingly I did not have any feelings of glee or smugness only sadness that these two have slid into a dark place that very negatively affects their health and standing in the community.

Maybe it is a function of age but I do find my ‘sympathy brain’ becoming more and more …… sympathetic to other people’s pain and frustrations.

I realise that I cannot fix anyone’s problems but, as a start, I can understand and modify my behaviour to not be censurious nor to revel in other people’s problems.

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Alan Straton

Chief Cook, Bottle Washer and Broom Mechanic at MyPE
Passionate about Port Elizabeth and definitely NOT packing for Perth. Alan's ethos is epitomised in the words of Nelson Mandela; "I have fought against white domination and I have fought against black domination. I have cherished the idea of a democratic and free society. If need be, it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die." See more articles by Alan.