I am in Gardiner MT staying with a "Friend" until I start a seasonal fall job in Yellowstone National Park on Sept 24th. I will be with him for 4 more days. I am staying in his small apartment with him until then. He seems to be getting hostile towards me. He will not talk to me and refuses to answer any questions I may ask, no matter how trivial, such as the time of day. I asked him if he wanted me out, and he accused me of wanting walk out on him. He protects him self with emotional armor and muscle and fat. He is very protective of himself and I feel he must be very lonely because of it. Even when he is with friends. He behaves in a manner that lets you know he is around.

He had a bad and traumatic childhood growing up on the Reservation. He saw his mother murdered right before his eyes when he was a kid. Right in front of her hogan. I try not to take his attitude personally, knowing his history.

But it is hard to live with. Rain is stopping me from going out and set up my camp again at Bear Creek. Any suggestions how I can cope with this until the 24th? Any additional insights? He will not let me reach out to him. He will not answer any questions, especially personal ones. I do not want to try to help him, unless he reaches out and asks for help. He would only get more angry.

He is also very controlling. Feeling in control is very important to him. He does try to control others as well. I am happy that he is at work most of the day and I have his place to myself. He invited me to stay with him until my starting date. I did not ask him.