When I was 21, I had a new landlord, second week into the lease for a rented out room of his house. He fell greatly ill with a quick moving ammonia exacerbated by other medical conditions. I got home from work and he was doing horribly I did not know what to do. I called my mom. She told me to call the landlord's mom against the landlord's wishes. I did and he was in the ICU in a medical induced coma to fight the ammonia within 12 hrs. He very likely would have died if I did not act as he was in no condition to act. I am very happy he is here and doing well and is a good friend.
However, he always tells me, in front of other people, I am a hero and I saved him. I am fine with the fact that I saved him, but I feel like I am not a hero. I did what any decent hearted overwhelmed 20 something would do (Call Mom). For me it is more important to hang on to the delusion or idea that most people are good hearted than me being some hero. I also feel it dilutes the term hero (I made phone calls). My Mom is coming over this weekend I will thank her for always being there to help guide me.
Is my head in the right or wrong place? Should I try to correct him? Should I change my attitude and lap it up?
