I visited a friend today who has awful depression and I'm at a bit of a loss as to what to do/say to help her. She's pregnant with her third child which she's just found out is another boy (she already has two boys) and she confided to me that she's really upset about it. I had no idea what to say to her as there's not a lot she can do about it really is there?? She said she always dreamed of having a daughter and now she won't be able to have one. She says she loves her sons but was really hoping this one will be a girl. (She can't afford any more after this)
I've never seen her so low and I'd really like to help her so I need some help in what to say. To make matters worse I actually have a daughter which I now feel awkward about having round her.
Has anyone been in this position and what did you do?
Ps This isn't just her being a bit fed up - she looked bloody suicidal I'm really worried about her...!
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to be unsure what to say to my depressed friend about her gender disappointment. Is this common?
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DangerGrouse · 27/07/2015 19:19
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