a friend is going in for quadruple bypass surgery
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No, it was a wonderful exercise to connect.
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Hello! How are you doing today?
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im good. getting tired. had a long day hola?
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It sounds like you worked really hard today. How are you taking care of yourself?
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im good. just talked to my friend who is going in for heart surgery next week
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That must be really hard. I'm glad that you were able to make time for your friend who is going through a difficult time.
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thank ya. yeah it's important im there for him right now. he has to be nervous. they're going to open 4 or 5 valves.
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It sounds like you are handling the situation well, given the stressful circumstance. What are some things you are doing to cope with this difficult situation?
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thank ya. nothing that much different. i told my sister about it. she seems understanding about it.
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It's wonderful that you have a support network that you trust and that you can talk with about this. I know that talking through things is really helpful for me too. Have you considered seeking professional help during this time?
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nope. i feel that i get enough support from family. it might've been an option if I didn't have a strong support system
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That's fantastic. Having family around during a tough season like this must be such a blessing. It's great that you can be there for your friend, almost as if they were part of your family, too.
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yeah they feel like part of the family. i've known them since i was in college 20 years ago. we haven't always talked the whole time but....
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20 years is a long time! It takes a lot of commitment to your friendship to not only keep in touch for that long, but also make the time to support them emotionally when it matters most. You are a loyal friend, and your friend is lucky to have you around!
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thank ya. him and I are there for each other. We dated briefly at first but have been friends ever since. He said I was the one who got away. But he was the one who ended it lol
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It sounds like you and him have had quite the history, but your friendship has proven to remain strong through thick and thin (20 years!). I can't imagine how stressful it must be to be for him to be waiting for surgery, and I'm sure it means the world to him that you are by his side. How has your friendship been in the midst of everything these days?
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It's been good. We've been talking about Covid and the election too. I know I'd be nervous to go in for heart surgery.
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That's great to hear. Both COVID and the election have certainly been stressful. What are some ways that you have been able to support each other?
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just being there for each other as a listening ear
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It's so easy to feel alone these days. Sometimes being present is all you can do, but it's the absolute best thing that you can do. Keep going, you're doing great!
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thank ya! nity nite
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You're welcome! Thank you for being a wonderful friend, the world needs more people like you. Take care of yourself :)
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