Thanks for all the replies. Cowperson's story is one that is holding me back right now, something from P's parents replies have me thinking that I should stand aside - its the "if they are sitting on the sidelines waiting for something to happen... so should I" ... or their reply of the tone, they wanted others as far separated from the situation as possible.
Events leading up to this ... well, close to finishing a masters degree and so far as I can tell, this is his first real perspective as a "full time job" - is he scared about this big transition in his life? Other things I can think of, the last time I talked to him was Dec 24 2009 and the last thing we talked about was Christmas, and I was asking if he was going home to his parents for Christmas, and he said he wasn't sure if he would or if he would go to his brothers (another city) or if he would just stay in San Jose, alone. The mysterious trip to Alabama: I know he had a lengthy relationship with a girl in Austin, TX a few years ago, but hasn't been in a relationship since.
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Originally Posted by Sowa
Any history of substance abuse or could he be an alcoholic? I know a lot of my "nerd" gamer friends have started drinking heavily now they are in their late 20's early 30's and still alone (and no not all nerd gamers are alone, but probably a bigger ratio than social people). The only reason I bring this up is maybe he hasn't disappeared but is in rehab and that's why the parents aren't revealing info.
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True, I do know he legally has marijuana, medicinal purposes. I've gone out for a beer with him a couple times and he's a drinking lightweight (1-2 beers, for a 6-3, 200 lbs guy). Rehab certainly would make sense.