It's been an interesting few days...

[innsmouth_eyes]

So. I'm sure you've all read about online romance scams where somebody finds out a person they've been corresponding with for quite awhile turns out not to be who they say they are. You've also probably read accounts of scams wherein the scammer doesn't even exist. Here's a really interesting one I read about sometime last year. It's quite

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[blythechild]

just got to this now, after reading the subsequent update....

Sounds like Shauna is a game-player of the highest order, though I doubt that she's a scammer/grifter otherwise she'd have gotten more out of your brother than a phone card by now. Although he has decided to accept her explanations for the moment, you should (in a sisterly way) encourage him to find someone to date in the REAL world (easier said than done, I know...) - it's too easy to invent a cooler, more mysterious persona online. The old fashioned way is still the best.

She would never be allowed to have a cell phone in intensive care (where she'd BE if she was in a stable coma). Also, the inconsistancies between her, and her parents' reactions need to be addressed. She's playing possum because he was asking too many questions, and she decided to dial up the distress and angst in order to keep him in savior mode. If he can't see this as the obvious emotional chicanery that it is, he'll get into more trouble with her. It's time for HER to start proving herself to him, and if she won't, then she's gotta go.

I hope that your brother comes out of this alright, Inns.

[innsmouth_eyes]

You know, I think your take on this sounds pretty accurate. I was wondering too what she was getting out of lying, since she hasn't asked for money or anything that I know of. I also think you're right about her having to be upfront before things can continue, she's put herself in doubt and it's her job to straighten things out. I hope he sees it that way. I do plan on telling him all this soon if things don't change. I'm trying not to butt in too much but there's only so much bullshit I can take :)