Q: How do I as a straight man help my best friend & her family get through a terrible problem back when the son was 13? I sorry that I’m holding things back but I believe it’s up to the parent’s who should tell the story. His mother & father are too proud to seek professional help,( I see their son suffer just as you did in your movie ! ( Again which I can’t thank you enough by making it ). Please help me with something: ideas or anything ! Thank You Again
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Dear Helper,
Without more information, I think your best help for this family and your best friend is to be a positive, supportive loving person in their lives. There is no pride in refusing professional help, only pain. You are a kind caring friend. Keep at it.
