The internet once again reminded us of how much ‘trouble’ you could get into by blindly trusting wholly in friends and companions with the case of Shaquilla Robinson. While investigations are still ongoing, what we have come to learn about this case has prompted many to question our safety around friends who we have quickly promoted to the ranks of family.
For those who may not have heard the story, it all goes back to Mexico where Shaquilla Robinson alongside her so-called friends went on a vacation. Back in their hotel room, a fight ensued between one of the friends and Shaquilla Robinson but instead of the other friends breaking off the fight, they watched on while some of them pulled out their phones to make a quick video of the fight (typical 21st-century stupidity).
In the end, Shaquilla Robinson died from the effects of the fight and the friends quickly left her body with local authorities and headed back home, where they told her waiting family that she had died from alcohol poisoning. An autopsy report later revealed after her death that she had broken ribs and a broken spine.
While the investigations are still ongoing, the big question is – should I really trust my friends? Most friendships these days are all about mutual benefits and remaining on the same level. It is so quick for jealousy and envy to sip into companies today and people waste no time in manifesting it in their actions. Despite how hard you could try, you have a 1 out of 4 chance of being in a situation such as Shaquilla Robinson’s.
It has become a reality that trust has left the room; most people you call friends are waiting on the chance to get rid of you or make you lose precious, valuable things. We can blame it on human nature, but the 21st century probably has a different meaning of “trust” and “friendship”.
For people looking to stop having friends over this, they may be a temporary solution, which lasts until you have a need for one. At the same time, it does not mean you are out of options either. For your own sake and safety, it is best that you try not to trust too blindly. Always leave room for doubt.
I came across a saying: Trust but verify. The days of people caring completely about the affairs of each other are slowly dwindling. You have more selfish people in the cloak of friends these days. Owing to that, you must guard yourself by looking out for signs of mistrust and betrayal. Do not forget that it takes nothing for you to be the next headline and suffer a worse fate.
As we pray for the soul of Shaquilla Robinson and encourage the law enforcement agencies involved in the case to bring the perpetrators to justice, remember to “trust but verify”.
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