friends help: Hey one of my good friends Mary Read was shot in the VA shooting monday and I just dont feel like doing anything. - Help.com

Fisrt of all i am sorry for what happened to ur friend.It was nobody’s fault that it happened except to the person who did the crime. We can’t do anything about it now other than pray for her soul and other victims and their family.

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It is difficult to deal with death, especially one so violent. It is good to feel the pain. Don’t try to stuff it down. Talk about it. Cry. Best wishes.
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I’m so sorry with you, your friend and others who are related to this situation. I hope you can pass this hard time soon.

It is fine to feel the way you are feeling now. Don’t let it build up, talk about it. I am sorry for your friend and everyone involved. I know death is a concept so difficult to understand but we shall never forget those lost. But remebering the souls that were here, what they have left behind, what they stood for, there acomplishments, dreams or just there story alone. So I say be strong and gain strenghth from this experience because your friend wants you to be strong and for you to keep living everyday. At times it is hard but you are not useless, this feeling shall pass. You are still here, so think about that. You are here for a reason as all are. So pick your head up high and say I am here! As for your friend nothing can change what happened. She is with the God now. She is no longer in pain and where none can harm her. She is now watching over you. Feel better and time will heal your pain and confusion. God Bless!

I an so sorry that this tragedy has touched you. At times like this we must have faith in each other and in God. I honestly don’t know how to help you through this time but please feel free to give me a shout if you need to talk or even just vent. I will add you to my prayers. I wish you only the best through these trying times.

The loss of a friend, especially in a terrible situation like that, is just too difficult to rely on strangers to help you through. I’d recommend trying to talk to a school counselor or something. You won’t regret having a chance to share your feelings with a professional. I’m really sorry for your friend, I’m sure she would want to be remembered but in a positive way.

I agree with Thepp. We, as a community, are very close. This is where you can turn when you feel out of options. The more you visit and get to know one another the more like family you become. I would be lost without my friends at this site.

That’s awesome that you feel such a strong bond, but don’t limit her from seeking help elsewhere!

No one would ever deny (or “limit”) anyone from seeking help in the real world. We only want her to know that we care too. And that we are here for her.

Hi Minorthreat, nobody posted telling her not to talk to other people other than us.when she is all by herself coz all her other friends are asleep we are always here to listen to her and take time to make her feel better.

When something odd comes up in your side and u tell us about it, we also would do thesame. :o) so hang in there and stay cool.