Trynna make this short. They’re an online friend, known them for years. They’re from california, unhoused, living in their car for years, severely struggling with their mental health. TW:

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They are in danger of suicide rn.

I dont know what else to do, I can’t reach them physically, I’m from a whole nother continent. I’ve got them talking to me at least, so that’s positive.

Any resources, assistance that can be provided would be amazing.

Complications: they won’t gimme their cashapp

Update: Pls dont look the other way, this is important and urgent. We need to help each other out in any way we can.

  • catonion@lemmygrad.mlOPEnglish
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    3 months ago

    sorry for the short reply but yeah, i’ve been really trying to get them to keep talking to me. i used to be good at talking to people when in crisis but i’m in crisis myself and just a mess in general and idk what else to do or what to say

    • chinawatcherwatcher@lemmygrad.ml
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      3 months ago

      sorry you’ve been put into this incredibly stressful situation when you yourself aren’t feeling up to par either. i can only imagine how much obligation and pressure you must feel.

      i tried to write the steps such that they were what i would want to hear were i in a crisis situation and not able to access a crisis hotline for myself, so i hope they are of some use to you in figuring out what you can continue to say; things like validation can be said in response to just about any feeling, since all feelings are rational.

      again, best of luck to you. wishing you the best and a speedy recovery for your friend.

      • catonion@lemmygrad.mlOPEnglish
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        3 months ago

        nono, it’s okay. my main goal was to connect them with irl comrades or a network so that they didnt feel so alone going through this. ik from experience that having someone nearby that can assist is a huge relief. it’s not an obligation or pressure, they’re a comrade and it’s the human thing to do. i just wish i had more energy to extend and take it from there. but when these things happen it’s important to get ppl to help in group. basically, be a community.

        YES THANK YOU, it was extremely helpful tho. you reminded me of alot of things. ik it’s the inability to feel like you have control in your own life, so I’m giving them space for now even though it’s not looking up. i just hope they continue to reach out.