Helping friend after break up

[TheSilentBang]

My friend has very recently separated from her husband. I don't live close to her and due to my children being ill at the moment I've not had the chance to go and see her. I was wondering whether any of you had any suggestions to what I could do for her?

I was thinking of doing an online shop and having it delivered to her, as I know she's not eating well at the moment. Any suggestions would be very much appreciated.

I'd suggest picking the phone up and just letting her talk. The early days of separation can be quite lonely, especially the evenings. A friend that lets you bore them rigid with repeats of your tale of woe is invaluable.

The online shop is a nice idea but if she isn't eating she wont cook for herself. Go round with a meal and a listening ear

That's a good point.

We've spoken frequently over the last few weeks or so. She's vented when she's needed to and knows she can any time. I'm going to try and get to see her as soon as I can, just working logistics with DH as it's a two hour trip and he works weekends. I wouldn't want to take the DC whilst they're ill (chicken pox). I'm just trying to think of something in the meantime, as she's living off a liquid diet of beer and sometimes beans. Do you think ready meals may help?

Unless you're there with a spoon you can't make her eat things even if you send them. Does she have family? Other friends? Do they know she's struggling? Do they live any closer?

She's pretty much out in the middle of nowhere and her family lives further away than I do. I know she's talking to her parents daily, but I don't know if they know she's not eating much. No other friends close as far as I'm aware.