New Start has called me three times, over the about two months, looking for PWS. I informed the caller that he does not live at this address any longer, and No, I do not know where he is living now. “Do I know how to get in touch with him?” No. But, I could provide the contact information for his PO. “Alright, no, thanks.” Each time, the caller sounded disappointed, sad, and a bit lost.
Awhile back, there has been two attempts to stop by to get into the locker. But he never shows up per the plan.
Rick called me one day asking where PWS is staying. No idea dude.
No USPS mail has arrived.
Today text received: “Can you Venmo me $20? I’m trying to do laundry. I get paid on Wednesday and will pay you back. They just gave me a promotion.” And so why do I want to give him $20 when I don’t know where he lives? I don’t know where he works. He hasn’t said one word to me — of conversation — since the last time he came to get stuff out of the locker.
The easy thing would be to just not respond. The mature thing would be to say No. Claude says these are both AVOIDING what I actually feel. The filled with growth thing would be saying… something hopeful, realistic, open, honest. But growth is lacking.
In my fantasy… what if the text said something like “I’m short, I need $20 for laundry. Is there some errand I could do for you?” Or would it all be different if he asked to use the washer/dryer?
Oh I guess I’m off the hook. New message said: NVM. All good.
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