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Originally Posted by longsuffering
Sister possibly experiencing a mental health crisis?
Sliver says "Cut her loose! Save yourself!"
Wow. You're a real humanitarian.
I'd hate to ever be in a foxhole with you.
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Depends on your experience. I've been very close to two suicides preceded by a long downfalls in which I gave years of time, energy, assistance and everything else I had to try to help to no avail. It actually made me a strong proponent for doctor-assisted suicide for both physical and mental illness. One of the suicides I felt (and still feel) relief for the person. A few decades of living in his own personal hell was long enough.
Helping somebody reaching out for help, I'm there all day long. Trying to insert myself into somebody's life who A. Isn't looking for help, and B. May not even know they need help is not something I'll get involved with again. It's too risky for your own sanity and that energy is better directed at things you can control.