quirky wrote:In part I trust that nothing bad is going to happen to me and I should reach out and help others....but I have some fear, too.
What do you think?
Always trust your instinct! I can't stress that enough. There is a reason your brain it telling you, "Hey wait a second..." Always pay attention to that voice in your head! You may not know why you feel that way yet, but until you figure it out, stay the course of your initial instinct.
You have every right to say no. You offered to help within reason. Most people wouldn't have even offered. Why inconvenience yourself for someone you hardly know? There are many ways of reaching out and helping others other than driving people to bingo games.
What if you take them to bingo once, will they expect you to be doing it every week? You have no obligation to take care of your neighbors. You are right in saying "I can take you there but you'll need a ride home as I can't stay that late." That is still a generous offer. If they can't understand that, then they may take advantage of the situation. Once people know they can manipulate a person, they may do it again. SO stay firm, stand your ground, and don't do anything you don't feel comfortable with. You have to be responsible for your life and well being, not theirs...
