So a friend of mine came out to me about being non binary a whole ago. And they've been struggling with a lot. But I keep letting them vent to me, because I want to help as much as I can. They just keep spiraling. And I really want to help them. But its starting to drain me. Im suffering through my own things, and im also trying to help them with theirs. I want to try to solve my problems, but I dont want to just stop helping them. I find it so difficult to balance both mine and their struggles. What am I supposed to do...?
#I dont know what to do.
queen zinc
blazing turret
Tell them how you feel, and that they maybe can vent to someone or something else sometimes instead of venting to you all the time, try and make them understand. You and your health matters too, don't forget that. And remember to take breaks sometimes
queen zinc
Tell them how you feel, and that they maybe can vent to someone or something els...
Thank you for the advice! But as far as im aware, im the only person they are comfortable with about their struggles, so im just afraid if I take a break and tell them I need a break, that they're going to take it the wrong way, and they're not going to be there when I come back.
blazing turret
You could try to explain to them gently that you're not leaving them but that you just need a break so they might understand. Try to understand each other. It can be hard to tell people, but often, if you tell them clear enough, they'll understand
queen zinc
You could try to explain to them gently that you're not leaving them but that yo...
Alright. Thank you for this advice. I really needed it.