Hi,
I have an Aunt who has over time cut contact with most of the family for various reasons.
I used to go horse riding with my Aunt and last saw her around 6-8 years ago.
Unfortunately she has very recently been involved in a very bad accident whilst horse riding.
She will never walk again.
I keep thinking about her. I'd like to send her a message saying sorry to hear about the accident and that we're thinking of her but I have this nagging thought in my head that I shouldn't.
I'm not entirely sure why, I just feel really apprehensive. Partly guilty as I still ride a horse. Part of me also thinks that sending a message to somebody that has had such an awful accident is pathetic, there's nothing anybody can do to help her.
It's now just going round and round in my head. I don't know what to do. Part of me also thinks she might send a nasty message back, I guess if she does at least I tried.
I can't really explain my feelings. A lot of guilt I guess. I also think because I have seen or heard from her for so long it also makes it harder. I don't know if she would want to hear from me.
There's nothing I can do to help her, I wish I could