I was just in a casual conversation with neighbors, and one of them was telling us how difficult it is for her daughter in college with Covid. She has to do all courses online in her apartment.

THEN, she says that it's even more horrible because her daughter's roommate has bipolar and has threatened to kill her and her cat and won't allow them to turn on the heat because it is too expensive.

At that point I zoned out of the conversation and left when I could politely do so. What can one do in such situations? It's not the time or place to educate someone. Trying to do so would only make matters worse.

Anyway, it left me with a sick feeling in my heart.