I had a friend through work who I was close to. She and her children became a big part of my life very quickly. I'm an older, more experienced mum and she is younger with young children and seemed to struggle with being single, managing her life, relationships.
I'd do little jobs for her and help her get to appointments because she couldn't drive, sometimes I'd watch her children so she could do a shift at work or collect them from nursery and drop them to a grandparent.
She kind of took over my life a bit at that point. It was silly but I let that happen because I was trying to be kind.
Turned out she was a liar and a drama queen and I felt really stupid that I allowed her to take advantage of my good nature. I called her out on her lies and bad behaviour and she dropped me like a hot stone. I haven't heard from her in months.
Then, out of the blue, she called me the day before my birthday, very late at night. I immediately thought she might be in trouble because she hadn't been in touch and i knew she probably wouldn't call unless she needed someone. I tried to call back and text her but she didn't pick up or respond and hasn't since.
AIBU to just block her now? I hate to admit it stressed me out a bit.