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When you lose your identity as the wise friend after mental health struggles

I used to be the person everyone came to for advice and now after my breakdown I feel like I have nothing wise to say and people have stopped asking.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The collapse of a cherished social role leaves you questioning not just what you offer others, but who you are when you cannot be their guide.

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