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How to support ND online friend

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OHGODIMSOEMO · 04/11/2024 18:51

Someone I know is ND and sometimes posts about feeling blue and different to others. I would like to show support in some way, but I'm not sure how and don't want to make things worse for this person especially if they are already feeling down.
I was thinking of sending a message like, "I'm here if you need anything, just let me know how I can help" - is this sort of thing ok? Should I keep it vague or specific? Offer a virtual hug? Change the subject or try to cheer them up? Any tips gratefully received!

OP posts:
AttilaTheMeerkat · 04/11/2024 20:05

The road to hell is full of good intentions. You cannot and must not act as a rescuer or saviour here. You are not qualified to help this person.

Tittat50 · 04/11/2024 20:11

Do you meet up and do things together? I'd focus on just doing that if it's part of your friendship rather than addressing these posts.

I have significant discomfort with SM declarations regards things like this. Well I think it's all odd how declarations are made on SM and it makes me feel uncomfortable with people doing it. I can't describe exactly what this is about but it sets off some warning alarm in me.

Just be careful as highlighted by the other poster.

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