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[quote=Anonymous]OP, I've been reading your thread and have a couple of thoughts. I work in a college counseling center, and can say that the professionals there are bound by strict confidentiality unless there's an immediate threat that the roommate will harm herself or others (and it sounds like that time window of imminent threat passed at least 10 days ago). However, I'm frankly surprised that the Deans and Residence Life haven't been able to intervene, since their confidentiality obligations are not as stringent. There should be more of a safety net to support your daughter through this, and Residence Life should be taking a more active lead, in my opinion. I'm sorry that they've been unhelpful.

I do wonder if it's time for you to make a visit to her campus, meet with the administrators and most importantly, talk to your DD and help her to see that she needs to set boundaries with the roommate? I honestly think this is too much for a new college freshman to navigate on her own. This is what I'd do in your situation. Wishing your daughter better days ahead at college.

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