I just joined this reddit to simply find a place to speak about what is on my mind right now. I’m gonna make this shot regardless of my feelings.
I live in Ecuador, a country that years ago was very peaceful but today is a warzone between narco gangs and other gangs, crimes happen at any moment and the government seem to be unable to help anyone. Today, a few hours ago, a bus driver was killed by a group of armed robbers in front of his wife, they killed him for no reason despite him collaborating with their demands. Two in the head. For no reason at all.
Living in Ecuador has become a burden in the mind. I work everyday and I don’t really fear for my life, but I am so tired to violence and pain, so many people suffering at the hands of spineless homicidal thugs who are just cruel. I once tried to consider them human despite of their actions but every day it becomes more clear that they have no heart.
I feel so tired of feeling my heart be broken by events like this one. I never knew this person, bus the way his wife cried was enough to understand her pain.
I just don’t know what hope I could have when things like this happen everyday.
I hope my country gets better, but I fear for how many more will suffer until that happen, if ever…
Please, value the peaceful towns or cities that yu live in. If you can live without fear of witnessing suffering or violence, just appreciate it more. I can’t, I wish so hard that driver was still alive. I want to cry.
Thank you for reading if you did. Wish you all the best, stay safe.