Thank you for all the responses, I expected different view points and perspectives and you've certainly given me thought to ponder
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Originally Posted by unaluna
"Unpaid support worker on call" - and kind of a monkeywrench in the works? You offer her an out so she doesnt attach to her own t, to her possible detriment and yours.
You know how they say, rights come with responsibilities? Like the right to drive, the responsibility to not drink. The rights and responsibilities on both sides of this relationship can neither be defined nor agreed upon. so what are you playing at?  stop being a victim of circumstance. |
Hadn't quite thought of it in that way, but it's sound logic. In fairness I've made solid attempt to encourage her to speak to others (primarily staff at the hospital) explaining that no matter how much I might want to help, I'm not a trained professional and my own stability is questionable (as in I wouldn't want to say the wrong thing/project my issues onto her and vice versa)... but putting it in firmer (not unkind) words tomorrow and re-affirming boundaries (as mentioned by prefabsprout) I've tried to set before would be the best move forward for us both... I just hope I don't botch it.
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