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A chilling conversation with-Matt
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<blockquote data-quote="Nomad" data-source="post: 430395"><p>I agree with you, don't feed into this frenzy. Do NOT feel guilty. Be dispassionate. As best as you can, look at the facts that he presents. Be kind and when he is<em> respectful and appropriate,</em> offer <em>some </em>of your listening time. If he is not respecful, either GREATLY limit or don't speak with him at all. You are not his therapist. You should not have to nor should you listen for long periods of time. Saying "ummmm" sounds about right. You might add to that these are things that would be very appropriate to discuss with a therapist if he is concerned. Let him take appropriate actions. Guide him to being appropriate at all times. And if he refuses to be appropriate AND you have concerns for his safety (or the safety of others), then by all means contact the authorities. You've been through too much. It is very unfortunate that he is sick, but honestly, unfortunate or not, HE has to get better control...it CAN be done.</p><p>Consider: Detach as much as possible...stepping in as appropriate for medical intervention.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Nomad, post: 430395"] I agree with you, don't feed into this frenzy. Do NOT feel guilty. Be dispassionate. As best as you can, look at the facts that he presents. Be kind and when he is[I] respectful and appropriate,[/I] offer [I]some [/I]of your listening time. If he is not respecful, either GREATLY limit or don't speak with him at all. You are not his therapist. You should not have to nor should you listen for long periods of time. Saying "ummmm" sounds about right. You might add to that these are things that would be very appropriate to discuss with a therapist if he is concerned. Let him take appropriate actions. Guide him to being appropriate at all times. And if he refuses to be appropriate AND you have concerns for his safety (or the safety of others), then by all means contact the authorities. You've been through too much. It is very unfortunate that he is sick, but honestly, unfortunate or not, HE has to get better control...it CAN be done. Consider: Detach as much as possible...stepping in as appropriate for medical intervention. [/QUOTE]
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