My friend is in distress
By winterose
@winterose (39887)
Canada
July 3, 2012 8:44pm CST
my good friend on mylot is in distress she lives in the states,and I had to call the police from here in Montreal Canada, because I am afraid for her mental health. She just got some really bad news. I am not at liberty to say what it is because I don't want to betray her trust.
Now I have to sit and wait. I hope the police will call me back to tell me what they will do.
I did what I know I had to do. She is alone in the house by herself. Anything could happen.
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8 responses
@celticeagle (158680)
• Boise, Idaho
4 Jul 12
It is good that you don't want to betray her trust. Sitting and waiting is really hard when it has to do with people we care about. The police did call you back cause I read ahead. Hehe Being alone in the house by herself I think that you did the right thing. You never know. Good for you!
@celticeagle (158680)
• Boise, Idaho
4 Jul 12
If she gets too upset she could call the authorities in the area where he is, sort like what you did, and have them go check. Surely they can find him. If she can calm down enough maybe she can remember someone he talked about or something that she could call. Friends, relatives, favorite hangouts. I wish she could find that paper she had his mom's number and address on. I usually have a hard copy and one online of important info. Well, just thinkin'. Hope he's okay.
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@Thoroughrob (11742)
• United States
6 Jul 12
It is hard to just sit and wait when you are worried about someone. I am glad you cared enough to call and get someone to check on your friend.
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@Thoroughrob (11742)
• United States
6 Jul 12
I hope that all is well. It is so hard to sit and wait when you know that someone is in a bad way. I wish her the best.
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@sid556 (30960)
• United States
7 Jul 12
Good call, Winter. Given her history, "d have done the same thing. I would rather risk a friend getting upset with me than possibly doing something to harm themselves. From her response here and another discussion that she started in your honor, I would say that she very much appreciates your help. You are a good friend for her. I know I critisized your advice strongly in another discussion and mainly because I am head strong and strongly believed what I was saying but I have to say that most of your advice to her that I've seen is spot on. 
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@winterose (39887)
• Canada
7 Jul 12
all the advice that I have given her is spot on and she has used everything so she tells me lol.
She is okay now that is the main thing. She has gone to Georgia to be with Adrian.
@sid556 (30960)
• United States
7 Jul 12
That's so cool! I have been reading through her discussions via my e-mail and unable to respond and I could literally "feel" her distress mounting with her concern over Adrian and not being able to be there for him. It was frustrating to not be able to post and yet honestly, I'd not have known what to say. Like I said, she is very lucky to have you as a friend.
@mobhomeir (7558)
• Philippines
6 Jul 12
That was horrible my friend. You did call the police a couple of days ago and how is he/she doing right now? What are the latest updates on his/her situation these days?
I hope nothing bad happens...
Mobhomeir here
070612 0819hrs
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@mobhomeir (7558)
• Philippines
6 Jul 12
Thanks she's alright then, I just can't hardly imagine if I was in your case...you're welcome my friend...take care..
Mobhomeir here
070612 2155hrs
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@Chikezie (385)
• Malaysia
5 Jul 12
Please you have to be kept in the loop, so you are scared with what she might get into or what might happen to her. If you know of any person close to her that you can also reach on phone to go to her, I think it will go a long way to prevent any problem, as police might delay their coming. Leaving one alone with such an issue is not ideal. Any possible and best step be taken fast. Good luck to your friend
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@winterose (39887)
• Canada
6 Jul 12
I did what I could do, she lives in a different country I do not know anybody who is close to where she lives. She is a mylot friend. She is okay now.
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@danishcanadian (28953)
• Canada
6 Jul 12
I had a situation when I was here in ON and Hubby was in AZ and an ex of his daughter's was harassing him. I called the cops, so that the idiot wouldn't catch him doing it. Fortunately I had two lines so I could be on the phone with him, and the cops. It all worked out.
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@Shellyann36 (11385)
• United States
5 Jul 12
I hope your friend will be alright. I am so glad she has someone like you to help her when she is in need.
