I stopped doing therapy because it's not fair to the people I'm working with to keep acting like I know either jack or shit about healthy coping mechanisms.
But I'm not offering as a therapist. I'm offering as a friend. Drink and a shoulder to bitch on.
<KrisKringle>
I thought he was doing better, too.
<marco>
But
To be honest, I'm not sure how to talk about it.
[Not that he doesn't know how to take care of Fiddleford by now. On the contrary. It's just...
Not being sure how much of it is his own fault complicates matters.]
<KrisKringle>
(Or use the keyboard, I guess.)
In all seriousness, you don't have to talk about it unless you want to, but if you DO want to, well. You know where to find me.
<marco>
That's what I meant.
But I appreciate the offer.
Are you sure you're really up for it, though? After all that's happened?
<KrisKringle>
Also, talking to him does sound like it might be something to do AFTER you talk it through with someone else. Not necessarily me.
<marco>
You stopped doing therapy for a very good reason, and I know I can be
difficult.
<KrisKringle>
But I'm not offering as a therapist. I'm offering as a friend. Drink and a shoulder to bitch on.
<marco>
I really appreciate it.
When are you free?
<KrisKringle>
<marco>
Is the usual place fine?
<KrisKringle>
I'll see you there.
Uh. Ho ho ho?