Update
I'm gonna fill you guys in on what happened as best I can....but please understand that I literally cannot go into great detail. There are so many factors I need to consider, not the least of which is the other party's privacy.
First, I want to tell you al lright now, that things are as well as they can be. My friend was smiling when I last saw them, which considering the state they were in just this morning is a miracle in and of itself.
As for the "main event" itself....it went much easir for me than I thought. My friend was a wreck and the person we were meeting with responded they way I expected them to.....but I was calm through the whole thing. Focused. In hindsight, it kinda freaks me out.
After the meeting though....I was a wreck. I found myself wishing we were busy at work just so I had something else to focus on...but holy hell were we slow.
Eventually though, I saw my friend again and they swore up and down that they were fine and very grateful for my help. So I went from scared to bored pretty quickly.
Eventually I got to talk to the person we had the meeting with and I was assured that the situation was being handled in a way that would protect my friend's comfort and privacy. It's not over, but it's being taken care of.
...I think that's all I can say really. Lord knows I'd like to say more if for no other reason than to get things off my own chest, but needless to say, this was quite the exhausting day, emotionally if not physically.
I will say this though.....I can't think of myself was worthless anymore. That inner voice is still there, and it gave one hell of a try...but I couldn't listen to it.
I had value today. More than that, I had a purpose.
So...yeah.
Take care guys, and thank you.
First, I want to tell you al lright now, that things are as well as they can be. My friend was smiling when I last saw them, which considering the state they were in just this morning is a miracle in and of itself.
As for the "main event" itself....it went much easir for me than I thought. My friend was a wreck and the person we were meeting with responded they way I expected them to.....but I was calm through the whole thing. Focused. In hindsight, it kinda freaks me out.
After the meeting though....I was a wreck. I found myself wishing we were busy at work just so I had something else to focus on...but holy hell were we slow.
Eventually though, I saw my friend again and they swore up and down that they were fine and very grateful for my help. So I went from scared to bored pretty quickly.
Eventually I got to talk to the person we had the meeting with and I was assured that the situation was being handled in a way that would protect my friend's comfort and privacy. It's not over, but it's being taken care of.
...I think that's all I can say really. Lord knows I'd like to say more if for no other reason than to get things off my own chest, but needless to say, this was quite the exhausting day, emotionally if not physically.
I will say this though.....I can't think of myself was worthless anymore. That inner voice is still there, and it gave one hell of a try...but I couldn't listen to it.
I had value today. More than that, I had a purpose.
So...yeah.
Take care guys, and thank you.