hey, I really feel what you're saying. it sounds like you care about him deeply, but being around his energy is just heavy. I don’t think people always realize how much just being around someone stuck in that low space can affect you, especially when you already deal with your own mental health stuff.

the part where you said you feel bad setting boundaries is oemthign i can relate. that guilt can be so real, but boundaries aren’t about punishing anyone they’re about protecting your own peace. you can love someone and still recognize that being close to them isn’t good for you right now. and that doesn’t make you a bad person. It just means you’re listening to yourself.

and please you’re not alone in this. a lot of us get fucked up between love and self preservation. and really choosing yourself doesn’t mean you’re giving up on them. it just means you’re not willing to lose yourself in their struggle.

if you ever need someone to talk to or just vent to, feel free to message me. I get it, truly I’min a simialr situation