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So I have a friend at school that is always happy and energetic but today he was different. He was still acting like he was fine and was trying to seem normal but I could tell by his tone of voice and the way he kept zoning out that he really wasn't. After school I was talking to him and I asked if he was okay or not and he brushed it off at first but then I got him to tell me what was going on. He said he's just tired of his dad and everything he does because he's an alcoholic and in general he's not a good person. I feel really bad for this friend because his mom died a few years ago and the only people he has are his sister and people at school but he also said that he doesn't talk to his/our other friends about his feelings. It felt good that he trusted me with talking about his feelings since he doesn't do it with other people. As he was talking about everything I saw that he looked kind of uncomfortable and squirmish. He was looking at the ground and playing with his sleeves alot and he wouldn't look at me. I thought I should probably end the conversation because I didn't want to pry if talking about it was making him feel worse but then he suddenly started telling me alot more like how his dad is so mean and doesn't love him and how he misses his mom. He actually cried and I was a little shocked. I have literally never had a boy cry in front of me or anyone for that matter so I didn't know how to react. He was embarrassed that he was crying and I told him it was okay and that it's good for you sometimes. And he asked for a hugggg :( normally I feel awkward with people touching me but I hugged tf outta him. He's just the sweetest person ever and I want to make him happy because he deserves all the happiness in the world. He's always there for other people and I want to be there for him. What else can I do? Is there anything?
After all that he didn't want to go home immediately because he knew his dad would be able to tell he had been crying because of his red eyes and he didn't want to deal with that so we talked for like another hour and a half in a parking lot by our school. It was fun and he said he appreciated it and felt better and I'm so glad I could help him at least a little. I worry about him though. By the way, I'm impressed with how great he is as a person because his dad sucks (and pretty much the only person he has around) so you'd think he would too right...? Idk.. I guess his mom must have been really nice :/
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ReplyThat is a really hard situation. I think the best thing you can do for him, is be there. Validate his emotions, and show him kindness... it sounds like he needs that more than anything.
Also keep what he tells you to yourself. He trusts you enough to tell you, and unless he is in danger, dont break that trust.
Maybe draw him something, or write a note in his locker, something to make him smile. It's the little things.
It is tough being a shoulder, but it also gives you the chance to make his life a little brighter.
Good luck!
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