Maybe I'm a bigot by putting myself in that category, but that's kind of how I feel. I can empathize with people, but when people complain about their situation and they aren't doing all they can to help themselves, it's just frustrating. It kind of brings me back to when I wasn't sober and working a good program. But I'm learning that people don't change unless they are really willing and there's nothing I can do.

Bless you Shlomo24 and all those that are like you. people need to feel compassion and validation for their plight. Once that is done there must be some form of action/program implemented. If all they get is a warm shoulder to lean on, then the forum turns from being a chaburah of united growth to a group of enablers. 

Dun Lekaf Zechus,  When Your an Addict It's Easy

Hey, I really try not to be judgemental. In general its not my nature to look down on someone in an arrogant sort of way. But there are some exceptions.
Tonight I went to one of those large kosher supermarkets that has a take out section as well. So this guy is just eating heavy saucy take out food with his fingers, hands very oily, talking loudly with his mouth full all while handling the produce. I thought you know a little dignity and class wouldn't hurt. Right?
Then I thought of myself. I pretended I had a bird's eye view of myself while acting out as I have in the past. (oh how I pray it stays only  in the past) just sitting by a computer like a hungry animal, needing some kind of fix by my filthy drug of choice. What a  pathetic sight!

Hey you know that guy in the supermarket? He doesn't look so bad after all.