I think one thing stands out.

Mr Edwards is helpful to you and is kind.

What if you started out saying you were overwhelmed and tho you knew, because no longer in school, that you do not have access to his services, you are beside yourself and DO NOT HAVE ANYONE ELSE TO TURN TO.

Could you try that? If he starts asking questions, answer the first one with, i was afraid you would ask me a lot of questions. i'm so sorry but it is really overwhelming right now. can we just let things come out gradually?

You say he GETS it. then i think he will be receptive to this.

Do you think you could give it a try?

Just give it a try?

What do you have to lose? If you don't call him, you have lost to begin with. IF you do, you might not gain anything - but THEN AGAIN, YOU MIGHT.

It's worth a TRY. Remember he's a human being, not a school service robot. He has a heart, and i believe from all you have said of him and yes i have read all this whole thread, ok, that he really does care about you.

Please give it a shot. That's step one.

no more steps for now.

one thing at a time.

Disney no Disney... sure i could carry on a bit about that but... not now.

Call Mr. Edwards. step one. focus on just that. no taboo. you are calling another human being who cares. the result is open ended. do not allow yourself to jump to those taboo conclusions!



~ waves ~