Originally Posted by Barbara52

I guess my question is just what you think someone should do with an A who, as a result of their choices, ends up homeless? Or in jail? What if someone with an addiction (or mental illness) refuses treatment?

I also think that unlike mental illness, addiciton does have an element of choice. One can choose to fight that addiction and get sober. In fact, someone suffering from many mental illnesses can choose to seek treatment.

My xAF is facing homelessness next week. It saddens me greatly that this is happening. But it is his choice. He could choose to instead deal with his problems, find a job, etc. But he chooses not to do so. There is nothing I can do to change that.