I feel like this needs to be said and maybe I’m just the one to say it.
If you are going through a tough time, or hit with something you have never experienced before and you need to talk someone there is absolutely nothing wrong with reaching out to friends weather they are an online community or not.
I was recently dealing with helping my daughter cope with the death of her brother.
Something I was not fully confident in how to proceed as, he was not my son, but that of my ex.
While wanting to be fully there for my daughter, I was hurting because my child was hurting. But that’s not something you say to anyone during that time. When you are the backbone and the strength they need.
I also didn’t want to overstep any family boundaries. As that is not my family yet it is my daughter’s family.
So, turning to a community where I have friends seemed logical. Also, someone removed from the situation can offer different perspectives. And give suggestions.
No one should ever be judged and given backed handed remarks because they tried to reach out for help during a difficult time.
If anyone ever needed to speak to a friend during a hardship, I hope they know they can message me.
