Thanks for your evaluation. As I mentioned, we shouldn't let others opinions bother us. The reason why I mentioned it is because I feel this person is excluding themselves BECAUSE of other's opinions based on what they are going through. I've been down and around that block myself; for me, I don't care what others think. Because no matter what, no one knows your intentions or your reasons behind your actions. Everyone is going to talk.

The reason why I brought it up is this - do you have younger sisters/brothers? You too, would care about their image. You wouldn't want it to be tarnished. And you would defend them just like how I have been.

I was really just hoping for some insight from others; what their routes are to helping others. For myself, I really invested myself in my work and my family. I felt like their support helped bring me back. But my friend doesn't really have those connections.

Of course, I do care about them. I think one of the few people who does at this point. Not just about their reputation - sorry if I gave that impression - but their personal well-being. Their whole mentality has changed; they're depressed and I feel like they can't get over a tramautic event. I'm wondering how I can help them remember the beauty of this journey through simran and seva without them drifting so far away...I don't want them to think they are alone, that they have someone there. But also don't want to make them run away because I'm trying to help.

I'm sorry you didn't have that support when you felt like you were at your worst. But if it gave you the strength to heal, it was a great learning experience I guess :) Thanks for your help.