These are screenshots from my real life situations and I will do a small commentary on each. THIS WILL BE HIGHLY TRIGGERING

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LYING. If they don't want you to know, you won't know. Point this out if you notice. Pressure them a bit, but DO NOT force them. But give them time. Gain their trust. Do not break their trust. ♡

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SELF ESTEEM IS IMPORTANT. Do NOT let them get away with putting themselves down. Compliment them, deny any self hatred, etc. You know the drill for that.

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BEING THERE. Just being there whether or not you know what youre doing MAKES A DIFFERENCE!!!!Just be there, listen, speak from the heart. That. That can change lives.

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LET THEM KNOW IT GETS BETTER. I dont care if they believe you or not, and trust me, they will NOT believe you. And tell them its okay to fake it till they make it sometimes.

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LET THEM KNOW YOU ARE ACTUALLY THERE FOR THEM. They won't just believe you on that, you have to prove it. If you take weeks to respond, do you ACTUALLY expect them to think of you as a solid place to go? Prove that you are there.

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THERE WILL BE UPS AND DOWNS. Be prepared for that. Life is a FRICKING emotional roller coaster. If you are going to be there, be there for it all. Whether they are happy or sad.

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MOST IMPORTANTLY BE UNDERSTANDING!!! At the very least, Im begging you to at least not be a bitch. Like-..if u dont understand something or someone, shut the fuck up and understand. I dont care what your beliefs are etc, just help them. If you havent been through this yourself, you will NEVER understand. But you CAN be understanding. Theres a difference. But sadly and greatly, the majority of the people helping other people are going through the same thing so they are helping since they can understand. Dont invalidate them if you dont believe in them or what they are doing. Just help them and be on your way. OR SEND THEM TO ME CUS UR AN ASS THEN♡