Originally Posted by
anvilhead 
XABF definitely needs people to show him love and respect, but how should I show him love and respect? Or is there any poing of staying friends with him in the first place?
screech, hit the brakes right there. time to STOP thinking YOU know what HE needs. that is HIS job to figure out and determine. never was YOUR job to be the Beacon of Hope. wish him well, and leave him where you found him.
This is hitting home quite hard today. Are you sure it isn't my job to be the beacon of hope? But I'm so good at it! Just kidding... WTF was I thinking?