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How Do You Serve a Friend in Despair?

How Do You Serve a Friend in Despair?

Both deeply moving and highly instructive: A personal account of trying to help a friend fighting depression. One of many standout quotes: «When you give a depressed person advice on how to get better, there’s a good chance all you are doing is telling the person that you just don’t get it.» ⚠️ Content warning: suicide.


From Weekly Filet #429, in February 2023.

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