Hey @HappyPain
Thank you so much for sharing this with us and for reaching out. It is extremely brave of you to speak up about this and I’m really glad that you have found the forums.
I’m sorry to hear that you have been experiencing this, it must be extremely difficult, but It is important to remember that you are not responsible for your friend’s mental health and wellbeing.
It’s really great that you are wanting to create boundaries and are aware that this friendship is unhealthy. It is important that you continue to put your mental health and wellbeing first. I wanted to share an article around emotional abuse and another one about dealing with toxic friendships. that I thought might be helpful for you to have a look through.
Are you aware of any other supports that your friend may have or anyone you can contact if your friend indicates high levels of risk? I have included a list of helplines that you can encourage your friend to use. Beyondblue can also provide you with some support and help you create a safety plan around what to do if your friends risk escalates however it is important that you remember that it is not your responsibility and you need to protect and prioritise your own wellbeing.
I was also wondering whether you had any supports or whether you have spoken to anyone else about this relationship? It sounds like it has been a really difficult thing to deal with and it’s important that you look after yourself and are receiving some support.
Remember that we are all here for you and that you aren’t alone.
