Periagoge
Scenario

Supporting a friend with depression while protecting your own needs

My close friend keeps canceling plans at the last minute because of their depression, and I want to be supportive but I'm starting to feel resentful and then guilty about feeling resentful — and we've never actually talked directly about what's happening or what we both need.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The desire to be unconditionally supportive can prevent us from having the honest conversations that create sustainable care.

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

“Where Are You with Islamic ummah and global community?”

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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