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[lazyjustice]

And so, my friends, it is that time once again.

Lay your troubles at my door and let Auntie soothe your worried spirits.

I am here, my friends.

I am listening.

[he is also bored]

[in any case, at the bottom and signed with a flourish is the word:]

Auntie

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[lazyjustice]

[ It seems a lot of people are having nightmares recently. This reads like more PTSD than anything. Not that this makes it any easier. Ah well]


My Dearest Friend,

Unfortunately there is nothing to do but ride the wave and know that it will crest eventually. The only thing that can help it is time and understanding. Even then it may not fade completely, but it will be easier to bear. If it helps, there is nothing ridiculous about it. Even the strongest can be broken by dreams and memories such as these. Some never recover. But that you are still functional is a good sign so take heart. Have courage.

The rest I cannot tell you. I don't know your friend and even if I did, that is a decision that is yours alone to make. But ask yourself why you want to tell them. Is it something that will be positive or detrimental to them in the end? Will it be positive or detrimental to yourself?

Also remember that words, once said, cannot be unspoken.

Best of luck,

Auntie.

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[enchantressofore]

[ As she thought. She has to sigh at the answer, though it's clear that this person is at least trying. It doesn't feel like they're mocking her at the least. ]

Dear Auntie,

Thank you. It is nothing I have not heard before, but it does help in that I know no one has deceived me in that way.

I wish to tell him because I wish to be able to trust him with anything as a dear friend. What has kept me from doing so is that I fear he will react poorly, to put things mildly. The need to tell him is selfishnes son my part I suppose.

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[lazyjustice]

I only regret there is not a simple solution. If there were perhaps the world would be a better place.

As for your friend, everyone has things they can and cannot do. Let us suppose your friend cannot handle this news in the way you desire, would that make him any less of a friend? There is no right and wrong answer to this. If it does make him less of a friend then you will either have to accept the disappointment or move on. Or you can preserve your friendship as it is right now by never asking.

It all depends on what you truly want. What you truly value. That is an answer again that I cannot give you, nor can anyone, but one that you must discover yourself.

kindest regards,

Auntie