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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here.

Like any posting on DCUM, you put the replies through a sieve and keep what you think is helpful.

To the poster that put up the YouTube links - thank you. That is the kind of thing I was looking for. Incredibly helpful. Thank you!

Without divulging too much, for those who raised the impact on my own child, I have sent off a backgrounder to my son’s therapist so they can discuss it this week. I am very mindful of how this impacts him and how it weaves into his own mental health. Given his own situation he has an incredible sense of the importance of mental health. He’s a smart whip and didn’t just fall off the turnip truck.

I would never push them apart. We don’t drop friends when they have challenges. If we did, none of us would have friends. She has been tried and true to him and a net positive in his life. This is all new information to me (as of yesterday) and I am trying to educate also myself, open my eyes, and listen. These are two kids that need some information, support and guidance.

He’s not a therapist and neither am I. I know that. But we can educate ourselves on challenges to be supportive. Empathy matters.[/quote]

You are good people. I hope my child has friendships and support like this. Thank you for asking this question, I found the Cornell article to be very helpful and it seems they may have more articles as well. I think especially about my child's really close relationships, particularly romantic ones, and how these kids may have questions we need help answering. I can see myself sharing this information if needed. [/quote]

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