camsta95

Hello, and thanks a bunch for doing this AMA! My question for you: How do I let a fellow student (who has Down syndrome) at my school know that I can't fulfill some of his requests? Short background: I befriend him when I saw him at fish camp(I was there volunteering to help new students), and he approached me and asked for my name. I responded, and immediately he unsheathed an address book. He then proceeded to write down my name, and ask for my number. I'd see him in he halls and give him a hug and he said we are good friends and it always makes me feel good knowing he has a friend in me. I walk with him to occasional classes and talk to him between periods. Recently, however, he has started texting me with favors to complete (driving 2 hours to a church on Sunday, taking him to the beach 3 hours away, etc). This began after school ended, and I cannot ignore these requests. However, I cannot fulfill them either, as I have a busy schedule with getting ready for college and working to acquire money. How do I go about letting him know this without being rude? (As of now, his emotional reactions have been upset and anger ): )

Thanks a bunch for the reply. I am just concerned as I don't want him to take it in any bad way whatsoever! I'd be devastated if he thought that now I'm out of high school, I have forgotten him as a friend. Also, I apologize for my wall of text.

I do! And I will follow that advice. Thanks a lot for your input