Personally, I'm for intervening.

Accepting one's self. It's so important. But then again, maybe not everyone should be so accepting of one's self. Such as my semi-friend Julie. She's become downtrodden. Mostly a recluse. A manic depressive. With extreme ups and downs. And this crazy fluctuating life is taking a toll on Julie. Making her unhappy most of the time. Locked in depression. Julie can't seem to help herself. And shuns help from others.  Instead, Julie stays on an ever-worsening course. Behaving erratically. So, tell me. When should Julie's freedom be taken away? And Julie be placed in an institutional setting. And be reprogrammed. For her own welfare and benefit. Or should we all just mind our own business? And tend to ourselves. Live and let live. Personally, I'm for intervening. --Jim Broede