• Em Adespoton@lemmy.ca
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    The women’s shelter likely needs volunteer work done that’s not specifically at the shelter. This would be a good way for him to volunteer.

    Generally, you’re not going to find random men actually volunteering AT the shelter; that would be triggering for some of the abused women who pass through it.

    Make sure he has his criminal records check up to date.

    • Don_Dickle@lemmy.worldOP
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      Lol I don’t know if it counts he has 6 dwi’s and 1 dui. He now is Arkansas clean, where he quit all hard alcohol and wine and not just drinks about an 8 pack a night but never gets out of control in the bad days. Hasn’t had a DWI or DUI in 6 years.

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    I’m a guy and inquired at my local women’s shelter. I was told that they’ll always need help moving families out of their homes. So, there’s that. He can be a mover.

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      I think it is because I was raped when I was straight by my fiance and didn’t tell one and they blame themselves for not spotting the signs until I told them a couple years later. He says he just wants to give something back instead of get something back.

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      Because I had an abusive relationship when I was straight and would get constantly raped by my fiance and I never told anyone until years after it ended. My brothers kind of feel responsible so I guess this is their way of correcting a long ago wrong.

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        A woman’s shelter is not his personal tool. Tell him to stay the fuck away from this stupid and destructive idea.

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          Or a less douchey version is …. While this may be well intentioned, it’s really not going to work and he needs to find another way to contribute

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            I think a more direct approach is necessary for someone so delusional and self-centered.