I've got a mess on my hands and to be quite honest I don't have the time or the patience to deal with this. Help!
I have a classmate that is struggling...we will call him Bob.
Bob started having trouble last year. Seems there are problems with his spouse and home in general. I've provided moral support and general counsel and Bob is coming along.
I've always suspected that Bob had some other issues and last week my suspicions were confirmed. Each time Bob has a crisis he calls me from the local bar to report what terrible things have been happening to him. I figured these were just remote instances. Recently I've been picking up a hint of alchol on Bob's breath...fruity, acetone breath...It's frequent now.
Long story short...Bob's got a chemical dependancy and is at risk for flunking out this semester. The professors are looking to me to provide support but they are unaware of his condition.
I personally think Bob is a liability. I've offered help but he seems to have an answer for everything...and "everyone else" seems to be the problem according to Bob.
I hate to sound selfish but I don't have the time or the resources to care for someone who is out the ruin their life. I don't think Bob should be caring for small animals let alone people.
I am one for being straight forward and have thought about just telling him to quit...he's bringing a lot of people down...constant negativity, self absorbed. I mean here I am reaching out to find help for him and Bob is still recovering from a two day binder that he's been on. Animals smother the ones they think won't make it...right? Is this an option?
