Student with Mental Illness

umdclassof80
Sat, 08 Sep 2012 16:25:02 +0000

Thanks for all the caring responses. For some reason, I was unable to access the CC boards until just a little while ago. All I got was a blank computer screen.

Just a little more information I forgot to mention in my original post. This boy was romantically interested in my D last year. They dated a few times, but she made it clear to him that she just wanted to be friends. He was already making serious plans for their future after just two dates. Plus, he didn’t want to be touched. He said he could accept that they would just be friends. However, now I’m worried that perhaps he has not gotten over her. There is the possibility that he may be jealous that he has to share her with others. My husband and I have warned her that she should never be alone with him, such as in a dorm room.

I’m not quite sure how he ended up being right outside of the RA’s door. Either he happened to be walking down the hall and heard their voices through the door or he followed them their. Either way, it seems disturbing.

I have not heard anything from my D since her tearful call yesterday. I’m going to suggest that she follow up with the RA to see what has been done. I will also pass along the suggestion to contact the Dean of Students. If someone from the school will not contact his parents, then I think my D or one of her friends should call them. I was able to find their phone number since they live locally.