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Scenario

When friend group dynamics shift around mental health struggles

My two closest friends and I used to hang out all the time but in the past year one of them has been dealing with depression and pulling back from social things, and the other one has been getting frustrated with the cancelled plans, and I feel caught in the middle trying to hold space for both of their needs.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Care and frustration can coexist in ways that fracture the very bonds we're trying to protect.

Your guide for this
Mira
Mira works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Continuing bonds — ongoing relationship with the deceased?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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