This thread might have some of you feeling upset. or scared. or hurting, or angry, or questioning.

I'm really, really sorry about that. I want you to take care of yourself. I want you to remain safe, and careful. I want you to protect yourself. Don't be brave without backup.
But if these questions about a hypothetical friend conjure up images of a friend of yours, please be careful. Please be safe. Please do what you have to do to take care of yourself.

If you extricate yourself, they will probably try to hurt you. You've probably seen that already.
You've probably heard them talk about people they used to know. You've probably felt sympathetic, but maybe a little bit scared of what they could do out of wanting revenge on you.

maybe you've seen them carrying out revenge on someone before.

Don't be brave without backup.
Be safe at every step. make a plan. follow the plan. carry out the plan, but know--

you'll be out in the cold, no matter how much it hurt to be their friend.

you will miss them.

you will hurt because they're not there.

you will want to forgive.

because it's cold.
This is where your backup can help you. This is where you need to be brave.

But you can get *through* this.

And your friend? doesn't have as much power as they claim.
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