(December 7, 2013 at 9:51 pm)Cthulhu Dreaming Wrote: Honestly, that choice is a real shit sandwich.
You offered help, very generous help, and it was turned down because it was not on terms that allowed him to continue using. You should not be expected to be an enabler of his self-destructive behavior. If something happens to him, it will be because he chose drugs over self-preservation.
I might have closed by offering enough warm clothing and blankets to get through the weather.
I agree with all of this ^
I've been homeless, and I've been a cokehead. Fortunately not at the same time. I feel empathy for you and your friend. I think I may also identify a bit with his plight. I think you have the answer inside of you - trust yourself.
