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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. \u201cDo I know how to get in touch with him?\u201d No. But, I could provide the contact information for his PO. \u201cAlright, no, thanks.\u201d Each time, the caller sounded disappointed, sad, and a bit lost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Awhile back, there has been two attempts to stop by to get into the locker. But he never shows up per the plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rick called me one day asking where PWS is staying. No idea dude.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No USPS mail has arrived.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today text received: \u201cCan 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 \u2014 of conversation \u2014 since the last time he came to get stuff out of the locker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2026 something hopeful, realistic, open, honest. But growth is lacking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In my fantasy\u2026 what if the text said something like \u201cI\u2019m short, I need $20 for laundry. Is there some errand I could do for you?\u201d Or would it all be different if he asked to use the washer\/dryer?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oh I guess I’m off the hook. New message said: NVM. All good.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

New Start has called me three times, over the about two months, looking for PWS. 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