Mama drama. Advice please!!!!

daytolive
daytolive Posts: 106 Member
I need advice. I won't go into the WHOLE story because it will take too long but ill give you the gist: I've had this best friend for 15 years+,she got pregnant 3 years ago with a baby that had downs,decided to terminate at 4 months and tried to get pregnant again. I was super supportive like any good friend would be.Two years after,I got pregnant with baby O and tried to avoid talking about my pregnancy or anything related to being pregnant,in fear of upsetting her. She even wrote me an email saying,while she's "happy" for me,she just cant bare to hear anything good or bad about me being pregnant. So in response,i told her,maybe we should take a break being friends but she declined.

During this time,I had gone through a horrible experience with my family,restraining order against my brother,being evicted (By my own mother) and looking for a new place to live with a newborn and a 3 year old. Also during this time, my supposed best friend got pregnant,never came over to see my daughter or even called to see how I was doing. She had the baby one month ago and would text me asking all these questions related to nursing etc: i even insisted on coming to her house to help out but i started thinking,why should I be the nice guy when she wasn't there for me; now that she has a baby,she can be involved in my life?

I recently called her to talk this through but she hasn't returned my call. Should I drop her? Because Im really feeling like i should. I'm not the kind of person who easily walks away from friendships but at this point,I feel like,why even try?! I need to get this off my chest. Do I write her an email (at length) explaining the hurt she's caused or do I just delete her from my life?

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  • JaclynnGail
    JaclynnGail Posts: 204 Member
    This could be because I'm 3 beers in and have had a pretty crappy day myself...but I have been in similar situations with friends before and, to be perfectly honest, if I've learned one thing....it's that friends that are self-absorbed and want support without being supportive ultimately aren't worth the trouble. I wouldn't drop her completely...but I would most definitely take some time away. You have a lot going on in your life, clearly, and kids to take care of....drama in friendships is something that is best left in high school. No long e-mail or dramatic break necessary...just stay away for awhile and spend time with friends who are able to both receive AND give.
  • lovelyrose11
    lovelyrose11 Posts: 609 Member
    As a mother of 2 boys under 2 I just don't have time for drama. While I want to be supportive of all my friends, there is a limit to how far I can go. IMHO, friendships that are one-sided never last.
  • Sparlingo
    Sparlingo Posts: 938 Member
    It's up to you, and there's no wrong answer.

    Relationships that are draining and one-sided can be toxic to you and your family, especially if you don't set up healthy boundaries.

    That said, people make mistakes and there's nothing wrong with being a friend and forgiving past hurts. *If* you decide to continue this relationship, I would highly encourage you to be honest with her about your misgivings and the issues that you're having.
  • daytolive
    daytolive Posts: 106 Member
    Thanks ladies!!! I think space is definitely needed. If she does try to reach out to me,i'll most definitely have to hash it out with her. This wasn't the first time she's acted like this.... I won't be too broken hearted if I never see her again. Lol! Thanks for the feedback mama's!

    xo
  • DragonSquatter
    DragonSquatter Posts: 957 Member
    How I feel about drama...

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    Definitely try to get the situation with her settled and move on, whatever you feel is best for your sanity.
  • hgaspard83
    hgaspard83 Posts: 66 Member
    i whould drop her like its hot !!! , LOL really i have lost many friends after having my son. it happens , good luck
  • smb0701
    smb0701 Posts: 234
    just delete her and move on.
  • Sjenny5891
    Sjenny5891 Posts: 717 Member
    I had a rough time with my pregnancy. Breastfeeding was impossibly time consuming and exhausting the first couple of months. I'm afraid I was a terrible friend at the time.

    I would try to reach out one more time. Plan a get together or something to invite her to. Tell her to bring the baby so there is no excuse not to....... or offer to go over and watch the baby so she can take a short nap.

    If she doesn't respond, give her room. You don't have to cut her out of your life completely yet. If she wants to try to rekindle the relationship in the future when she gets things settled ( for all we know there could be a problem with PPD) go for lunch or something.

    Of course the people in my life are family so I have to give them a chance right?