Reported my Roommate

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I think he had “a right” to report. A choice. My issue us how this is being presented to us, the ‘reasoning’ and some attitude.

First, I think if this were concern for legal risk to OP, the action could/should have been taken earlier, months ago. In the interim, this “risk” continued. So we ask ourselves how legit the fear of the risk was. Or, what else was in play.

Second, the explanation paints OP as so concerned- about, eg, addiction. Again, then why wait what amounts to 6-7 months?

The consideration of “life changing” should have been part of the original thoughts, either way. Instead, it seems presented after the fact, now that OP is “one of the most hated people on my floor.” If OP felt so certain his actions were correct, imo, so sure this uprightness were the true path, why that concern?

And now that the die is cast, OP would like, it seems, to “help,” seems baffled this kid is ignoring him and his desire to be part of some save, maybe even feel good, generous.

That’s what strikes me as odd, all if it. OP could have spoken in confidence to some rep, maybe a substance counselor, months ago, gotten guidance then.

Changing rooms wouldn’t have been punishment to him. It would have been standing for his stated belief, saying No Mas to what he felt was untenable. Why the hesitation? Really?

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MODERATOR’S NOTE:
Closing thread. The user has received some solid advice to consider.

A few points for users in the future that can help prevent threads like this from being closed.
• If the OP posts, I assume that s/he is seeking responses. The OP may agree or disagree with the responses, but spending energy to rebut points s/he does not agree with is not productive.
• Users are free to state their opinion, but continuing to harp on it is not helpful.
• Other users may disagree with a user’s opinion, but again, stop beating a dead horse.
• Telling the OP, (and I’m boiling this down) “Well, if you did not do X, then you are going to suck in life” is not helpful, and has no basis in fact.

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