Thank you for your kind thoughts, and I’m glad that this helped you feel more normal about what you went through. It’s hard, I know.

As for your situation, all I can say is that the end of the day, you have to take care of yourself. I think if they’re at a place where they’re dangerous to themselves, you can call the police and try to get them help that way — but there’s a chance that they might not forgive you; that it might be the end of your friendship. And, if it gets to the point where their state of mind is dangerous for you, you might have to walk away. I don’t blame B. for that. She had to do that.

I’m sorry my advice isn’t much. It’s hard, and you have to follow your gut, and do what you think is best. If you have to get the authorities involved, don’t be too wrecked about it: you’re doing what’s best. And if you have to walk away, let them know that the door is always open. — Zx