jenpanda Posted May 16, 2004 Posted May 16, 2004 Hi guys.. I'm wondering if anyone cares to share an opinion about a friendship nearly destroyed by emotion and circumstance. My friend, "Pete", and I have been fighting a lot lately, and we're currently not speaking at all. Last year alone, Pete was diagnosed with Hep C, sold his house, broke up with his girl, and has temporarily moved back in with his aging and cranky mother. Any one of these things, much less all of them in quick succession, is enough to cut the boy (man, age 40) some slack, which I believe I have done in spades. He is increasingly hostile, and is cutting himself off from people. I thought I'd be the exception, but that is not the case. He gets angry extremely easily and refuses to talk about anything - I can see he's depressed, and know I couldn't do anything to help even if he would talk about it, but why is he saying hurtful things and pushing me away? I have told him I'm here for him, written nice letters, tried to make him laugh, but everything is growing dark too quickly. I love him so much and am so afraid for him. Any advice on where to go from here? I'd sure appreciate it. Thanks, Jen
shellgranado Posted May 19, 2004 Posted May 19, 2004 he need imediate medical help now it cant wait results in the end with out med help could be horrifing like suicide or him killing someone and dieing in prision if he wont get it then have him backer acted its up to to save his life he doesnt know where to go
estakado Posted May 19, 2004 Posted May 19, 2004 talk to him once again this week and let him know that you are there for him, then cut him off and give him some space till like next Wednesday...then check in on him again. He prolly feels that the world is on his shoulders so everything is heavy right now.. you are doing the right thing, but dont try too hard right now. focus your efforts when he does come around, which will be soon.
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