Should I explain myself to my friend?

[wizbit123]

I am mother to a child with SEN and over the summer holidays I suffered really badly with depression/perimenopause. I met you with a friend (also a colleague) with a child the same age as my son and I got quite snappy at the children because her child was winding my child up and I felt like I was always constantly on edge. We didn't meet up again after that time because I'll be honest, I spent most of the summer crying. I saw my friend at work today and she was frosty with me. Do I need to explain myself to smooth things over? Or am I being over sensitive. There's a kids party coming up soon, so I feel the pressure to clear the air before then.

Sorry to hear you've had a tough summer, it's not easy.

If you snapped at the kids, I think you might want to say something so there's not an elephant in the room. You might feel better? You have to work with her too so it might be wise to ask her to have a coffee with you. She might well understand you've been having a tough time. No-one likes their child being 'snapped' at, so apologise and move on.

I hope you feel better soon. It will x

I’d talk to her. If she isn’t more friendly again afterwards; so be it. At least you’ll know you tried.