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How to help struggling friend?

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yawning801 · 04/03/2018 16:48

Sorry for putting this in here - it's probably the wrong place, but I didn't know where else to put it.

The long and short of it is: my friend is having some medical and family problems right now, and I've sort of run out of supportive things to say to her. I know that sounds horrible, but I don't intend it to be like that. I can't go to her because she lives in a different country with different time zones, so we rarely get to call each other. Can you kind Mumsnetters help me think of ways to support her via messaging? Apparently the things I've already said have helped, and I want to continue helping. TIA

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Viewofhedges · 04/03/2018 17:33

Just remembering to stay in touch is probably hugely helpful. A ‘hello!’ Text just to know you are being thought of can give a good boost. So put some reminders in your calendar. Also, a friend sent me a book or two via amazon when I was having a tough time. Send a daft romance or a cook book - you’ll know what she’ll like - but again, being thought of was a powerful thing. You sound like a lovely friend.

yawning801 · 04/03/2018 18:04

Thank you so much View!

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yawning801 · 04/03/2018 18:54

Bumping again for any other ideas!

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