(July 1, 2011 at 4:24 am)FaithNoMore Wrote: I have been inside those hospitals myself and have met a few schizophrenics. I applaud you for trying to understand him, because I've seen too many family members just give up on their loved ones who are ill.
I could never give up on him. Schizophrenia is especially hard and they can just seem like assholes, so I understand why people become exasperated. However, I love him way too much to let that get in the way. He's a really good kid, with a great heart. Between him being in the hospital and being homeless, both off an on for about ten years now, I have felt so much fear for him that I could never just walk away. I know that I could never be comfortable not knowing where he is and what is going on in his life. Besides, now he has an absolutely gorgeous daughter that he has to take care of, so his treatment is that much more important. I'll tell you, though, getting a schizo to stick to treatment is like picking up an elephant. I think that has been the hardest part.
