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carolineecouture 9 points 1y ago
How about just following her lead? Say something like, "Hey, I'm here. Let me know the best way to support you. If you want to talk about what happened, I'm all ears. If you want to talk about other stuff, that's cool too." You can't fix anything, so just be with your friend and let them know you care. And if you do feel anxious, you can always say that but don't make it about you." Good luck and have a good visit.
niamhweking 6 points 1y ago
Great answer. You don't need to mention specifics of the attempt or the resulting injuries. Just call to say you're here if she ever needs you.
I know it's different but when friends of mine have suffered bereavements some of them have told me and alone I've asked - do they want to be distracted or do they want to talk about it. I've had plenty of friends who want to be distracted and want me to natter on about weather, gossip, work etc and other times I sit and listen to them
I know it's different but when friends of mine have suffered bereavements some of them have told me and alone I've asked - do they want to be distracted or do they want to talk about it. I've had plenty of friends who want to be distracted and want me to natter on about weather, gossip, work etc and other times I sit and listen to them
WorldlyLingonberry40 7 points 1y ago
How can I help you? This is great, if you actually are intending to help. Encourage your friend to communicate with a blindness rehab training agency. Counseling is important, but taking action to gain independence and confidence is crusial.
Richelledotmp3 3 points 1y ago
Be there for your friend that’s the most important. If she wants to talk about it just listen and let her talk. Maybe she’ll be interested in hearing stories from other people who are legally blind there are some YouTubers she could listen to and maybe relate too (Molly Burke is great to watch)
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