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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, you said you were conflicted in your title, but then you said you’d never dream of kicking him out despite him being rude. What exactly are you conflicted about? [/quote]

I'm not sure what boundaries to set up or exactly how to approach it. One family meal a day together? Required therapy? How long before he has to get a job? Help pay HH expenses or do certain chores? Put in writing or not? We will offer help with mental health counseling (VA services are sparse) and probably a loan to get an inexpensive used car.
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Yes, ideally breakfast.  Mentally ill people often get out of synch with their days and nights and it doesn't help at all.  Insist that he get up when you do and eat with you to get his day started in a constructive and timely manner.

[b]The real question is what you're going to do about it when he refuses to meet your standards. [/b] [/quote]

Ding ding ding bingo.

There are good suggestions, OP, but none of them matter if you're determined to play safety net mommy indefinitely.  [/quote]

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