Need Perspective
During AS's (43 YO) recent relapse, I decided to no longer accept calls/emails begging for assistance as it just too distressing, he was across the country (against our advice), and I told him he had to figure out his life. He is back at rehab for the 4th time. We have helped in the past but there is nothing more I can do since he doesn't listen to anything, so I made that hard decision. I explained why I was doing so and that it would only be for a while, but I needed a break from the chaos. After about a month, I sent a card, made a call. But he will not speak with me. I know he is hurt and very angry now, and knew that would most likely happen.
I feel his silence is manipulation. So my question is, is it manipulation? Or did I really do something unforgivable?