julietverni Posted September 30, 2003 Posted September 30, 2003 My best friend (who is 24) found out recently that his father died. I never met his father, though I do know he had some addiction problems, and my friend spent very little time with him, so I'm not sure how to help him. He seems to wish he cared more than he does, but at the same time wishes he had spent more time with him or done more to help him. I've told him he can talk to me whenever he needs to and I even called him from work to see how he's doing, but he seems almost too okay with it. Any suggestions on how to help? It's tough because I didn't know his father and I was kind of expecting this to happen soon anyway.
luvmyboys Posted September 30, 2003 Posted September 30, 2003 I think you're doing the best by just being there to listen if he needs to talk. Even if you didn't know his dad, the emotions of your friend are still going to be fragile and your support will most likely help him. Don't force the issue, just wait for him to initiate discussion and go from there.
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