Sorry for nitpicking, but I imagine both battered women and homeless children have suffered as a result of opiate addiction and the deaths associated from it.

Edit: this problem is, of course, much more complex. But if there is at least somewhere safe, perhaps that is the second chance that someone needs. It is impossible to make 100% change, but perhaps we can utilize this, and then work on the real problems that create the opioid epidemic.

I think it's important to consider the pathways to opioid exposure.

Now, today, everyone knows about opioid addiction risks, but 10 years ago, this might not have been the case. Anecdotal evidence should normally not be used, but I remember patient's stories about doctors saying that Percocets were not risky to use as painkillers, yet these are opiates. The incentivized prescribing of opiate painkillers in our healthcare system did not make transparent choices accessible, either.

I know I sound like an online internet hero today, but occasionally, my work means I interface with people suffering from addiction issues. I think it is important to take the time to learn about the pathways towards addiction. I understand that, sometimes, our online personas vary from the real world, but real people will read this. A real person might be someone who is suffering from addiction and wants to get better. I have shame and guilt to deal with, but not at the scale that other people might have.

Sympathies may already be over-taxed and exhausted, but that little bit extra may just be what another person needs to push them towards that better space. Thank you for trying to access that.

There are going to be some people who are going to have a hard time with this because of the people in their lives they lost to addiction, but this is a place for a second chance.

I'm not the best with my emotions, but I appreciate when I am given those second chances from others.

People suffering from opioid addiction deserve as many second chances as possible. A lot of value systems also want to create opportunities where people can have as many second chances as possible because they value life.

True, a place to do drugs doesn't seem like a good last resort. But maybe these places can be the start of someone's recovery because there is rehab outreach available. Maybe we can also start practicing accountability, not just for those at these clinics, but at the systems in place that lead people to using. (I know I need to work on being accountable for my own actions.)

There is a GF baker in the Edgewood area that is a private chef and has a following on IG for her food. She might be a resource to reach out to. DM for details.

Ooh, behind a paywall.

Maybe this is the post where r/rhodeisland can discuss free speech?

Meh, the ones that matter, the doers? I'll see them around getting updoots in real life. There is only so much we can do on here with words.

I'll catch you on the flip side.

I understand the notion of PVD being BCN, but there are a lot of dynamics that would change the way this city looks in comparison.

I think that an inclusive supportive environment for the arts, including the blue collar industries that would benefit from some of the creativity that is born out of some art forms, is important in seeing a vibrant Providence.

What programs would you want to support that would allow us to continue this dynamic?

If you want to get your blood flowing a bit, start at Roger Williams Memorial on Congdon St, (near downtown) and walk uphill on Bowen Street. You'll get a feel of all the different terrain of the city, sidewalk, cobblestone, asphalt, and urban trail. When you take a right after the dirt path, you'll be able to see the entire PVD skyline. Depending on the bus/train you take to get to PVD from Boston, you might just be let off at the Memorial.

It is important to know that there is a Roger Williams Park and a Roger Williams Memorial. This Memorial is very close to the downtown, while the park is much farther away, but also worth the trip.

Definitely check meetup.com for Providence based events, too!

I miss this.

Help Rhode Island be less sucky by coming to a r/cozyrhody cleanup. There is one tomorrow morning in Olneyville at 10 am. You can be the best version of yourself you want to be in a place where no one owes anyone anything. Plus, the people there are pretty cool, too.

Thanks for the reminder I'll send her a text this morning.

This is awesome!

The Mathewson St Church feeds the homeless for an early dinner from 330 to 500 PM on Fridays and from 700 to 900 AM on Sunday mornings. They have a need for help on most days.

You can find more information here: https://www.mathewsonstreetchurch.org/

Please register if it says so on the website. I'll be there to help out. Bring friends if you can, and let's build out this network that is trying to help the people who need it most.

I came here to say Cozy Rhody Litter Cleanup Group, we have a subreddit at r/cozyrhody.

We are a social group with a weird trash clean up habit. Or a trash cleanup group that is also a bit social. Or a nonprofit that is working on our messaging. Either way, you'll meet good people of various ages, and you'll do some good work, too!

We have a cleanup on December 3rd if you're interested!

Come to a Saturday "social event" (trash cleanup) in Providence! We are Cozy Rhody Trash Cleanup group, and we have cleanups usually once every 1-2 weeks.

R/cozyrhody

I don't know about RI, but in SW, it's Fett.

GLP won't cover this!