[Professional distance is important to him for several reasons, it being better for the patient is the primary one, of course, but it's also better for him. Being too involved in not only not in the patient's best interests--he isn't as able to give good advice when too close to the topic--but it's detrimental to his own mental health, especially when it comes to something like this.
Her question confirms his suspicions, and also makes it easier for him to reply. It's always a little simpler to answer a direct question, after all.]
A foster father, but yes.
[He's glad to hear she has some friends here she might consider talking to, and the mention of writing a book is interesting.]
Writing for yourself is always more fun, and putting things into words instead of just thoughts helps you make sense of them. Hunting is definitely exercise, though something more intensive might work better; as long as you're not overdoing it, exhausting yourself often helps improve sleep quality.
[It's not a permanent solution and shouldn't be used as a crutch, but every so often he's found it pretty effective.]
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Her question confirms his suspicions, and also makes it easier for him to reply. It's always a little simpler to answer a direct question, after all.]
A foster father, but yes.
[He's glad to hear she has some friends here she might consider talking to, and the mention of writing a book is interesting.]
Writing for yourself is always more fun, and putting things into words instead of just thoughts helps you make sense of them. Hunting is definitely exercise, though something more intensive might work better; as long as you're not overdoing it, exhausting yourself often helps improve sleep quality.
[It's not a permanent solution and shouldn't be used as a crutch, but every so often he's found it pretty effective.]