Whether you're a burden or not is immaterial; you didn't choose to be here. None of us did. All we can do is make the best of it. And even if you need help, even if you need protecting, even if all of that is true... you still don't deserve to be an outcast or to be disposed of as if you were some faulty or broken tool.

[ This is something he believes deeply. He has a great well of empathy and kindness in him. ]

You deserve a chance at life, just like the rest of us. If people trouble you... I have standing of my own. I can try to help, if you like.