Originally Posted by
SunnyinSC 
In my mind I think that I’m helping him with his recovery - if I keep him out of the house and give him something to do to keep him from his boredom - but I know that’s just me thinking positively and unrealistically.
Sounds a tad more like you are bored and prone to hopeful fantasies.
If keeping someone busy was the magical solution, none of us would be here.