Originally Posted by kzaug2014

My hubs uncle, who I told you was schizophrenic, is extremely institutionalized. He robbed a jewelry store about 45yrs ago and after that, he would always violate his parole w/petty crimes. I think he violated his parole on purpose sometimes when winter would hit because he's always lived outside. Only he doesn't live on the streets. He camps out in the woods, where he can build fires and can be alone. He came over this afternoon. It was really nice out today, sun shining and 58°, so he road his bike over. He's been out of prison for 6 mo's now and is doing really well. This is the 1st time that I know of that he hasn't drunk alcohol. It's also the 1st time he's ever had any money, which I think is keeping him motivated because he can actually buy is own home. People need goals and dreams, imo.