“I think I have to help you with your out-of-control guilt,” I said, stating what I thought was the obvious. “Is that what it is?” She looked surprised. “He says I made him this way.” “He either genuinely believes that or he uses it to manipulate you into doing what he wants.” “But what if I did make him this way?” She smiled through tears. “He’s been diagnosed with bipolar and has been treated for it. He’s mentally ill. You didn’t cause him to be bipolar,” I said softly. “He says I did.” “Sounds like he says a lot of irrational things when he’s in a manic phase. The problem is that you buy
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