Current mood:
gratefulGot a phone call of sorts last night from a very dear friend who I've been out of contact with lately. Not because I wanted to be, but because the circumstances of her life dictated that she put some distance between herself and everyone for a while. I didn't think it was good for her to do that, and I was right. Apparently, she's in the process of recovering from a suicide attempt. Thank God, she was unsuccessful!
I can't say that I didn't see this coming. I knew how depressed she was from the choices that she was forced...literally...to make. And I was powerless to help her. I know she was put into the situation that she's in by well-meaning people who love her dearly and feel that the choices they are forcing her to make are in her best interest, but they are not. They can't see all the pieces of the puzzle the way I can, and they will never be able to. But I do know that it was never their intention to push her so far, and even now, they have no idea that their actions were what drove her over the edge.
I will say, however, that I am glad that AT THE MOMENT, they are being as vigilant with her as they are, because she needs that stability in her life at the moment to be able to overcome the depression and get back on track, putting herself first for a change, which is something she has not been able to do for quite a long time. Thank God, she is now able to recognize that fact, and with help, is taking the steps she needs to in order to be able to get her life back together, and be healthy. Really healthy.
God is good. I can't imagine going forward in my life without her friendship. I've lost too many people in my life already who are near and dear to my heart. The loss of this dear friend would have crippled me horribly for a very, very long time.
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