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Am I being selfish?

dermatrov · 2012-07-05 19:25:30

This is a strange question, but I am struggling with an answer. Last year I volunteered for a charity and went abroad to Haiti for a week working on a project, having raised a lot of money doing it. It was a very worthwhile experience, albeit mentally and physically tough. I recently signed up again to go away later this…

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#32 15-04-2013 10:39am
syklops

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Home with the kids? - again, wrong. She was on holidays when I was away working in 44 degree heat, 80% humidity for 14 hours a day.

Yeah but she was on holidays alone with the kids. Which meant she was watching around her all the time, had to be careful with how much she could drink because she is the only responsible adult, no grown up conversation, and no fun times in the bedroom. Doesn't sound like much of a holiday to me.

I commend you for volunteering, but why not try something closer to home and with your partner? I bet the local scout troop are looking for leaders. Then you could do something with your family, and with your partner, and still make a difference.

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#33 15-04-2013 6:40pm
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Scout troop, nice!

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