Earlier this week,
In the Sipi region of Uganda,
A woman shoved her partner down, who must have landed on a dangerous spot and died enroute to good medical care.
Why?
Photo credit: Daily Monitor
Because the man (borrowed) took the woman’s savings totaling up to 200,000 Uganda shillings, to finance his drinking habit.
This money was received from the SACCO, and it was meant to facilitate the children’s school dues!
When the lady moved in to ask for what was rightfully hers,
She was met with excuses and pleas of mercy as the man sought for more time to pay back the money.
Photo credit: New Vision
Now, if you have been Ugandan long enough,
You are familiar with the hardships we go through and certainly, you wouldn’t want anyone to “play” around with your money like that.
(I use the word “play” figuratively).
I am guessing these two individuals got into a physical fight and that’s when the woman shoved the man away from her sight!
Take a moment to think about that real-life story I’ve just narrated to you.
I want you to imagine a life or a moment where the deceased man hadn’t consumed alcohol at all; would all those things have happened?
One person’s alcohol consumption habit gets to involve the respective society members.
Tragedy happens; the police now get involved.
Before you know it, the media has caught wind of it and now, the whole world can know about it, in a heartbeat of a second!
One way or the other,
Alcohol is harming us all; directly and indirectly!
Men, women, children, the elderly, the poor and the rich!
We are all victims of it until we put up the fight of our lives against it!
Addiction to alcohol – or anything, really – has a drastic impact on the addicted person’s like and on so many around them. It’s important to remember that our actions reverberate.
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Your post on the impacts of alcohol is incredibly eye-opening and important. Thank you for shedding light on the various ways alcohol can affect us and encouraging thoughtful reflection on our choices, Ntemid.
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Alcohol is such an insidious substance. It can ruin people’s lives like any “hard” drug, yet you can find it anywhere.
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My grandmother was an alcoholic, so I feel this deeply. She was such a good person in her soul, but her addiction made her do some truly terrible things. Luckily, she finally got 100% clean and sober for the last several decades of her life.
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You’re so correct about alcohol being bad. It does affect us all! Every action the alcoholic has is a reflection of those surrounding him/her. But it goes deeper than that. What’s the underlying cause. Can we focus on correcting that?
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Addiction can be very dangerous. Well written post about addiction to alcohol.
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Alcohol and gambling are the most dangerous habits that society faces nowadays. They are both legal and very addictive with a tendency to completely ruin people’s lives.
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It’s devastating to think how quickly lives can be torn apart by alcohol. Stories like this show that the harm goes far beyond just the person drinking—it affects everyone around them.
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It’s important to recognize the various ways alcohol can negatively impact our lives, even in small amounts. Your insights highlight the need for awareness and responsible choices.
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This is truly heartbreaking. Alcohol is incredibly dangerous, and many people don’t fully grasp the harm it can do to the brain and body. If you choose to drink, please be aware of its effects on your physical health, mental state, and environment.
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This made me gulp reading your post. Yes, alcohol addiction can be absolutely devastating and impact not just one life but those around that [person too. It is a difficult place to be for people I’m sure xx
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Alcohol ruined my father’s life and he was dead by 52. It almost ruined mine but I sought help and have been sober since January 2, 2009. Life is so much better without it – for everyone!!!
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It is a destructive addiction. It destroys lives…not just the addict’s but also those around him.
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The hardest part of any addiction is the acceptance of the fact that you need help and it is negatively affecting you and your relationships.
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This is such an eye-opener about the widespread {and often overlooked} damage alcohol can cause, not just to the individual but to those around them. The real-life example shared is heartbreaking and really highlights how deeply alcohol impacts communities. It’s a strong reminder that even though alcohol may seem socially acceptable, its consequences can be devastating for everyone involved. Thank you for bringing attention to this important issue!
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