Originally Posted by
AnvilheadII 
you are not the only person on the planet to whom he can reach out. if you don't pick up, someone else will..........and since he HAS use of a phone, he can call for professional help at any time. he's not on some deserted island, beating out SOS on a coconut.
Yes. Thank you. I needed to hear this. I resigned my position of caretaker when I decided to move out and break up with him. He is as alone as he chooses to be.