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I am not crazy

(Borderline Personality Treatment Website) Martin is back home. He stands outside the door. He thinks about what he just heard. He is angry. He is sad. He is confused. He opens the door and meets Sally who has been waiting for him. “So how did it go?” She asks. “Well, they told me I was crazy. Me? Crazy? How? Why? When? Where? As in, we are Africans, we cannot be going around and telling people that I am crazy. The doctor had the nerve to ask me to stay at the hospital, so that they can treat me. What absolute nonsense.” He begins to break down, “I am not crazy. I am not mad. Why would they tell me that? Yes, I am not normal, but I am not crazy. It is so unfair.” Their son, Isaac, comes into the room. “Dad, are you OK?” “Of course I am OK. Why would you ask that? Do you think I am crazy too?” Sally cuts in, “Martin please calm down.” “OK, OK. Leave me alone.” He pauses for a bit. “I’m sorry. Please forgive me. I just can’t believe I was going to be adm