Being a good friend

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My best friend and I got pregnant within days of each other. She unfortunately had a miscarriage when we were 12 weeks pregnant. Im 22 weeks pregnant now. I'm not sure how to be the friend she needs right now. She has pushed me out and completely stopped talking to me. I know that it's because it hurts but I want to know how to be there for her without hurting her more. Any advice? 
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My best advice would be to let her know that whenever she needs you and is ready to talk you will still be there no matter when that is or how long it takes. Sometimes people just need the time to grieve.

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Just give her the space that she wants. Bc you may make up now but she will probably go back to feeling down once baby comes since hers would have been here too. You can send her GM txt and I miss you txt but let her come to you, unfortunately there really isn't much you can do but respect her absence.

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Just give her space. She isn't upset with you or anything like that. It's just incredibly painful to have a visual reminder of your loss. The best thing you can do is tell her you love her and leave her completely alone. Then be there for her when she is ready to be close again (this will take awhile...grieving is a very long process and she might not be able to hang out again until she is pregnant). It's not easy to be in this situation, but she will be VERY appreciative.