Like I said, it doesn't have to be you. So please don't feel obligated.
But I don't want anyone else getting hurt. I wasn't fast enough to stop him from doing this to himself, and I know there will be other times where I can't find him in time or I get frustrated and lose my temper.
I know you and I got off on the wrong foot in that respect. Sorry you had to see that.
It's embarrassing to ask this, and it's not something you have to give me an answer about right this second. Just, if you could keep it in mind. Or possibly bring it up with some of those people you work with and see what they had to say.