Hi so my friend is going through some really bad stuff right now. shes shutting down and spiraling a lot and her parents "dont believe in therapy". i ask that you pray for her, if you are religious. if not, maybe some pointers on helping her get out of depression? i know i cant be her therapist and her best friend, but i want to help her the best i can,
#hellooo
barren junco
sly urchin
hey! i'll keep her in my prayers!! Also, let her know that she can talk to you if necessary//wanted and just be there for her!! Let me know if you need any more tips!
barren junco
thank you, i talked to her for a while, and ill se her tmw. shes just having suicidal thoughts and she hasnt answered me in almost an hour.
i've been crying for a bit because she legitimately doesnt have any adults. her older sister esther lives in nc, her other older sister left home and doesnt talk to them. her grandma works overtime because her grandpa is slowly passing away in the hospital and her parents dont think therapy is necessary.
i told her she could always call my mom but she doesnt want my mom to know.
warped harbor
i told her she could always call my mom but she doesnt want my mom to know.
Try telling your mum then?
barren junco
Try telling your mum then?
i want to, but my friend rlly doesnt want me to say anything until shes ready. but i dont want it to get any worse
warped harbor
What's more important to you
What she wants or what she needs
Im sorry for sounding blunt btw
barren junco
Im sorry for sounding blunt btw
no worries. sometimes i need that. thats what im trying to figure out. im thinking i give her a few days of honoring her wishes but if she cant find someone or figure it out by then, im going to have to tell my mom.
warped harbor
If im being honest its worth going against her wishes
If you don't she might not have more wishes yk
I know that it could break that friendship but you have to put safety as your main concern
barren junco
she said "i kinda regret saying anything. i dont want this to be a thing. its not really a thing." so as long as she shows up tmw the friendship might already be cracked seeing as how shut down she is rn
i just cant lose her. it terrifies me. it's platonic, but some ppl cant tell if it is. thats how close we are. im praying that she'll trust me enough to stay and to listen
warped harbor
Mate honestly you really should tell your mum or someone you know that'll care for her
If your friendship is like that you should just value her safety
barren junco
i know what the right descision is, and im definitely going to tell someone. but for tonight, ill rest and see her in the evening at church.