<prompt> Human: A little background info. My uncle has been out of work for awhile. Hes been tutoring kids and just got a job as a temp at herbal life but nothing long-term or stable.In addition, he recently broke up with his girlfriend and moved into my parents house. Now, I have absolutely no beef or judgments on any of that, I love the man and recognize that life sometimes puts you in a rut.However, yesterday he asked me if he could talk to me seriously, and I said yeah. He then told me he wanted to give me some money without me telling my parents. I told him it was fine and that he didnt need to, but he insisted that he wanted to write me a check and have me cash it.He handed me a check I expected like 50, only for me to open it and see 500.I dont feel comfortable accepting this because I know he isnt in a good situation right now. Any advice what to do here? I want to broach the topic, and Ive tried three times to let him know that it is a lot of money and that I dont need it, but he insists that I have it and that I dont tell my folks.Thanks in advance, this is my first time posting in this sub.Edit: I am going to transcribe the communication that I had with him last night I am waiting to call him at 5 when he gets off workME: Hey Uncle REDACTED, just got back to my apartment safe and sound. I was thinking about it and I was just wondering, are you sure about that check? I feel guilty accepting so much money...UNCLE: Glad youre safe. Yes I am sure about the check. Enjoy. XxxxoooME: Ok well thanks again. It was good seeing you this weekend, I love you bud!He never responded.EDIT 2: AWESOME NEWS GUYS! I just spoke with him on the phone and I was very honest with him, telling him that I was concerned for him and that I loved him and he could tell me anything. After some prodding he admitted that he was indeed feeling guilty about living at my parents house rent free, and so he felt that giving me some money would be a way that he could pay them back without actually paying them back, because he knew my dad would never let him.I just want to thank everyone for the massive outpour of genuine concern - I dont think I would have been able to summon up the courage to point blank ask him if he was depressed andor suicidal without everyone encouraging me to trust my gut and talk to him, no matter how hard it was gonna be.At his insistence I am going to cash the check and use the money to finish building the gaming computer I had been saving for - since he likes to play computer games mmos in particular I will be able to stay connected with him even more via online gaming and skype!Thank you again, Im overjoyed that this could finish with a happy ending :Edit 3: Wow, I just got out of my last class of the day and seeing the outpour of good sentiments and even Reddit gold has really warmed my heart. I am so thankful and appreciative of all your kindness, today went from very very awful to truly amazing, I cant stop smiling! Bless you all 3Assistant: I dont want you to take this the wrong way, but with his current situations, could it be possible hes in the middle of a suicide dump?I.E. getting rid of possessions before suicide?Human: I thought that too which is very very sad, but who could I ever talk to about that : Assistant: Thats an easy one, man. Talk to HIM about that. Tell him exactly what you told us. That everyone gets in a rut like this from time to time. If you feel like hes depressed after that, talk to your parents. Hell, talk to them even if you dont get that impression. You dont want to lose your uncle over his or your personal pride. Human: I think Im going to give him a call later today when I know hes off work and Ill mention that I care about him and want to make sure all is well with him. Its tough because I cant speak with him face to face since Im away at college he handed me the check before I left to drive back up last night  <response>: DONT WAIT TIL LATER! edit: also dont be nervous. If hes willing to cut you the check, he wont mind you caring for him. Especially if he feels like no one else does right now! 