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submitted 7 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

He wants to hire me as a talent scout when I leave rehab, but is willing to pay for my recovery home once I leave rehab. According to him he's "Dummy rich, an anarchist, and was saved by someone in the same way" in the 90s. Can I get fucked over by accepting this dude's help?

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[-] [email protected] 20 points 7 months ago

Can I get fucked over by accepting this dude's help?

well, I've learned the hard way that ~~sometimes~~ often people who are offering to help are hoping to get a little something in return. sometimes it's just the good feeling of helping, sometimes it's just your friendship, but sometimes ... ๐Ÿ˜

what does he want from you? how certain can you be that whatever answer(s) he gives are accurate and complete?

it can be a risky situation to put all your eggs into someone else's cushy basket. do you have any local-enough sober/in-recovery friends you could crash with if it turns out he's looking for sexual favors or a virtual slave?

[-] [email protected] 25 points 7 months ago

I have 3 bands that want to sign with them. 2 of the 3 bands agreed with me to not sign with them if I don't get hired. (They're amazing leftist comrades.) But considering I can't even leave my room without being yelled at, any improvement is a plus. I know he isn't using me for sexual favors, it's been done before to me and isn't triggering any warning signs, I think this person just genuinely sees my talent as a music nerd as an asset, and st worse is still offering a job that can pay for a legit house.

[-] [email protected] 23 points 7 months ago

it sounds like you've got good instincts and a support system in case things go south at all, in which case, I'm wondering why you're hesitating?!?! this sounds fuckin amazing

[-] [email protected] 24 points 7 months ago

Because I'm a victim of extreme abuse and any help is scary to me lmao

[-] [email protected] 17 points 7 months ago

๐Ÿ’” oh. that makes perfect sense. I'm sorry.

cuddle cuddle cuddle cuddle cuddle cuddle

you deserve help and support just as much as anyone else, and I hope you can find a way to feel safe enough to accept it

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