Eric,
Thanks for the additional info.
The fact that you mention "when he takes his medication" is an indication that he has an actual diagnosed condition - schizophrenia, bi-polar, autism, or something of that nature... as opposed to just being an undisciplined individual.
Can't or won't boil pasta even when hungry... will buy a new shirt rather than wash an old one... can't manage to mow a lawn or change oil in a car... these are signs of serious mental disability. The scene where you described your father's bloodied face and a pistol in a vise with hammer - I'm sorry but the picture that comes to my mind is Rain Man upset about 8 fish sticks and Wapner. When your parents die, he will have to be institutionalized unless you are willing to live with him under your roof. Personally I would not keep a pet cobra under the bed and I would consider living with such an individual to be a similar proposition. Or he may end up as one of the millions of homeless people living on the streets. As cruel as that sounds, it may end up being best for all concerned. He doesn't sound like he would enjoy incarceration in a mental hospital, and as long as he manages to keep out of the way of the law, he could pretty much do whatever he wanted. It's not a lifestyle most of us here would choose, but personally I myself would choose it above life in a mental hospital.
IMHO he will end up in an institution - either penal or mental - and you can either facilitate that process or wait and worry about the day it will happen and who will be caught in the crossfire when it does happen.
I'm very sorry for your situation. IMHO a person who is not in control of their faculties AND suffers from a rage disorder has no business owning or having access to firearms. One of these days one of your parents or you or some random person will do something that sets him off, and tragedy will ensue. I hope the situation is resolved to everyone's advantage.
Thanks for the additional info.
The fact that you mention "when he takes his medication" is an indication that he has an actual diagnosed condition - schizophrenia, bi-polar, autism, or something of that nature... as opposed to just being an undisciplined individual.
Can't or won't boil pasta even when hungry... will buy a new shirt rather than wash an old one... can't manage to mow a lawn or change oil in a car... these are signs of serious mental disability. The scene where you described your father's bloodied face and a pistol in a vise with hammer - I'm sorry but the picture that comes to my mind is Rain Man upset about 8 fish sticks and Wapner. When your parents die, he will have to be institutionalized unless you are willing to live with him under your roof. Personally I would not keep a pet cobra under the bed and I would consider living with such an individual to be a similar proposition. Or he may end up as one of the millions of homeless people living on the streets. As cruel as that sounds, it may end up being best for all concerned. He doesn't sound like he would enjoy incarceration in a mental hospital, and as long as he manages to keep out of the way of the law, he could pretty much do whatever he wanted. It's not a lifestyle most of us here would choose, but personally I myself would choose it above life in a mental hospital.
IMHO he will end up in an institution - either penal or mental - and you can either facilitate that process or wait and worry about the day it will happen and who will be caught in the crossfire when it does happen.
I'm very sorry for your situation. IMHO a person who is not in control of their faculties AND suffers from a rage disorder has no business owning or having access to firearms. One of these days one of your parents or you or some random person will do something that sets him off, and tragedy will ensue. I hope the situation is resolved to everyone's advantage.
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