Don't beat yourself up. You can't prevent him for feeling his feelings. Sometimes, we have to work thru those pesky feelings. If we don't, then it ends up with a worse ending. I do my best to help others work thru those feelings. You don't owe us any apologies. You need to stay you.
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Lou Laurinen
Thank you. I've been in his shoes before and I have nothing but love and compassion and empathy for him. He has been really struggling with anxiety and OCD lately. He has a wonderful supportive parent who he lives with, and great friends, and we will be there for him through this whole thing. I'm not angry with him. He just needs some help and I really believe that he will come out the other side of this okay.
Lou Laurinen
Yes, my best friend, Levi. He’s been struggling lately.
Jonn
Is he on the spectrum?
Lou Laurinen
@Jonn Yes, he is