Kyle here. I'm Tom's brother.

I agree with what bcuz said about my brother's paranoia being a result of something else besides her. The whole thing about "being back at dad's before dark" is very strange because he has been out here at the bars at night. So, I think it could be a paranoia of someone/thing that can find him at my mom's (bcuz's) house here.

However, I wonder of the practical significance of speculating about Tom's thoughts. Can this help in anyway?

Like bcuz, I am at a loss of what to do for Tom. I'm at the point of my life where I am thinking of longterm goals and outcomes, so all I can see right now is my parents dying and Tom having no place to go. My elder brother (the one being a jerk to Tom, let's call him "Rick") is not supportive at all, so I know he won't take Tom in. However, I can't turn my back on my brother with schiz. At this point, I know he is not ready to live independently, but I hope that day will come. Does anyone know how I can be supportive without sounding condescending? I know that Tom feels as if he is inferior to both Rick and I, but I know that's not the case at all. He has his own issues just like we all do and I wish I could just help him through them somehow...