I have a super-depressed friend messaging me right now, but I have also had to learn not to be "reflex rescuer" and allow others to steal my joy and spread their misery. I am allowed to have quiet time in the evening to process some photos. There are helplines if you are suicidal; I can't take it all on my own shoulders.
AMEN IT IS OKAY TO SAY NO WITH LOVE AND ENCOURAGEMENT
