Abandonment

Here I am, with no job, and I don’t even blog anymore.  You probably feel abandoned.

The news of late will start light.  I’ve been looking for work, and have been making progress.  I am becomig more and more desperate, though, as money is becoming more and more scarce.  Incidentally, if you know anyone that’s hiring, lemme know.  🙂

Recently a friend was found to be stealing from members of a group of people that they would have otherwise called “friend.”  This person’s actions have had an effect on several of the homies, and nobody is very pleased with the situation.  I was not effected directly, however I am part of this group, and I can’t help but feel let down, disappointed, and ultimately angry.
The resolution at this point involves this person seeking professional help, which leads me to my current dilemma.  Do I believe that the actions were driven by an uncontrollable psychological issue, or the survival instinct of being low on cash?  Do I give the benefit of the doubt, or should I not take the chance and sever all ties, cutting my losses?  I’ve been in similar circumstances (though my “crime” wasn’t illegal, nor as heinous), and I can say that the circumstances are only truly known to those parties involved.  That being said, a level of trust has been breached, and the damage is likely beyond repair.  Will I sever all ties?  Not likely.  Will those ties be as close/strong as before?  Also not likely.
The scorned homies need to be angry right now.  If I were in the same situation, I’d be livid.  This will pass, I’m sure, but what will come of the circle of friends?  Only time will tell.