I 100% agree. This was the worst $7k I’ve ever spent.

I’ve seen people purposely step into the crosswalk as a car is speeding toward them. Obviously, the driver is wrong and the pedestrian is trying to prove a point, but at what cost?

We both have people in our lives that can be objective so we have gone to them about problems. My mom and close friend will both straight up tell me if I’m being wrong. My husband has a few men of different ages and life stages that meet up regularly that he can talk to.

Better advice would be to have objective friends that you can talk to sometimes. But if you find that you always need a third party to talk to about the relationship, then therapy 💫

Your friend can be evaluated at almost any ER. I’ve worked with VCU and Chippenham with mental health crises so I’m more familiar with those two. If your friend meets criteria and the hospital has a bed, they could be admitted. If not, they may try to set them up with outpatient options.

RBHA is the behavioral health center for the city. They may be able to evaluate your friend over the phone and provide more resources. I hope it all goes well and your friend gets help. Good looking out.

You’ve convinced me!