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I contacted the unhoused guy's brother...

So freaking sad, but he has gone downhill so quickly, and I can tell he has developed schizophrenia. His brother and sister are looking into bakers acting him :( He has been getting trespassing misdemeanors right and left, bc homelessness, frankly, has been criminalized in this country. He is on my couch right now, talking non-stop to invisible friends and motioning...something he hadn't done with me even 3 weeks ago.
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InfernoTouch · 41-45, M
Hi @foldedunfolding I was reading your posts about this...and I just wanted to say...


It’s really kind of you to help, even when the situation is so tough. You’re a rare soul, truly. I can only imagine how unsettling it must be to see someone go through such a quick decline, and especially when you're doing your best to show care and kindness in such a chaotic moment. I’m really glad you reached out to his family – you’re doing everything you can to make sure he’s safe, and that’s something that can’t be understated.

As for you... I really hope you're taking care of yourself too. It’s such an emotional weight to carry, especially with the sensitive nature of what you're witnessing. Make sure to take some moments to breathe and step back when you need, so you can keep being the strong, thoughtful person you are. Your safety(especially for a beautiful woman like your self living with a homeless mentally unstable man) and well-being are just as important, and I’m hoping that, in all the chaos, you’re still finding ways to feel grounded.
foldedunfolding · 41-45, F
@InfernoTouch you are far too kind....you legit took time out of your day to write this long message, to a stranger; i appreciate it so! I take him in at intervals..it is exhausting for even a day or 2..lately i have been reading about schizophrenia and how very much danger i could be in. even when he was talking to his spirits/voices the other day, he laughed "with them" and said, "yeahh..she'll see soon." so im afraid i am backing off more than i wish was necessary :( still waiting on his sister to be called back about next steps!
InfernoTouch · 41-45, M
@foldedunfolding You deserve so much credit for the strength and compassion you’re showing in such a challenging situation. It takes a rare kind of person to not only take the time to care, but to also seek understanding the way you are. That speaks volumes about who you are.

I can only imagine how emotionally and mentally taxing this must be for you. It’s okay to protect your own well-being, even when your heart wishes it could do more. Fear and concern in situations like this are valid, especially when you’re feeling vulnerable. I’m here to remind you that you’re not alone in navigating this—it’s brave of you to take the steps you have, like involving his sister and researching more about what’s happening.

And for the record, we are only "strangers" among each other if we want to be. But as long as we have common sense and compassion towards each other even we don't know one another in life that's all that matters. Based on your actions You’re someone who deserves to feel safe, valued, and supported. Always here to listen, and to remind you how remarkable you are for balancing care with self-preservation—it’s not easy, but you’re doing it beautifully