LOL Thanks for understanding my misunderstanding.

Well, is he a good person, does he have a "good heart", does he have friends, classmates that like him? What does his teachers think of him, does he always do the best he can? Those kinds of basics for your comments of encouragement...even if he isn't that person right now, because of the problems, it would be good to reassure him of his capability. If his disorders tell him lies (he's worthless etc)then the only way to counteract those lies is truth. Short and sweet not big involved reponses. It's the repetition to the truth that will seep in, not the convincing part.

Did I read somewhere that you are separating? That is tough for someone any time it happens. Perhaps you are "outgrowing" him, and struggling yourself, feeling some guilt (though you don't have to be), wanting the best for him - and for you? There is no fault for "moving on."

I think talking with his mother could be a good thing. She is still responsible for him, and he needs someone around him to advocate for him if he is unable to.