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by ezrameanshelp 4515 days ago
Wait, all those reasons seem to point to it not being a tough call at all. The only reason not to would be fear about retribution. If you don't warn others, you are responsible for the ill that befalls them. Am I missing something?
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You have to weigh out the circumstances. Does it make sense for you, in this moment, to take full responsibility for this person and all of their future actions? If you open a potential pandora's box, it's most responsible to be make yourself available to continue to help however you can. Unfortunately we don't currently have societal structures in place that really support these kinds of situations or people to be able to help them change their behaviours to less harmful ones.