I finished reading through the thread, and wow! Just wow! I wanted to make a comment about the emotional fragility of others on the internet.
1) Be able to take back what you dish out.
2) I’m not a trained psychologist and it’s not my job to navigate the complexities of the human condition. Unless it’s stated in unambiguous terms that someone is indeed suicidal, then I assume they’re not.
3) I can’t help it if someone else’s head isn’t tethered to reality. I can’t teach them how to interact appropriately with others, and I can’t help them learn to accept themselves. I can try, but if my efforts fail, then it becomes clear that it was a job for a professional.
1) Be able to take back what you dish out.
2) I’m not a trained psychologist and it’s not my job to navigate the complexities of the human condition. Unless it’s stated in unambiguous terms that someone is indeed suicidal, then I assume they’re not.
3) I can’t help it if someone else’s head isn’t tethered to reality. I can’t teach them how to interact appropriately with others, and I can’t help them learn to accept themselves. I can try, but if my efforts fail, then it becomes clear that it was a job for a professional.