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roundandroundabout · 06/09/2020 18:07

A good friend of mine has recently (in the last year) become very interested in natural health and has specialised in one therapy (I won't say which as don't want to be outing but think reiki type thing).

She has no recognised qualifications or training but now positions herself online as an expert in women's health particularly reproductive.

A few years ago when struggling with a reproductive health condition I tried a few alternative therapies and in particular acupuncture. I ended up making my condition worse and since then have steered away from anything not advised by NHS. I have mentioned this to friend but lightly, as this is my choice and not one I would force on anyone else.

The problem is that she is increasingly keen to advertise her 'services' to my friends and family and the fact that I just ignore these requests and don't show any interest and enthusiasm is hurting her feelings.

But I don't approve of non medically trained people messing about with women - especially any who are vulnerable (there's a lot about struggling to conceive in her therapy). I think that worst case scenario it could be damaging and best case she's offering snake oil.

She's probably too polite to confront me - but AIBU to just continue to ignore this area of her life and not support her in it?

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MinistryOfTragic · 06/09/2020 20:43

No way I would be allowing my friends or family near her OP!

roundandroundabout · 06/09/2020 21:29

That does make me feel better. I can't talk to anyone IRL about it and it's been going around in my head. Just cannot think of a way to say what I think without her being mortally offended but also not liking what she is doing either. Grr.

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