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The story
Hi! Let's call me Caralia.
SO! My best friend, let's call her Luna. Luna is a semi-badgirl. Bad homelife, drunk parents, tons of siblings, skips classes, gets referrals and tardies because she feels like it. Luna always self-harmed openly. But, we have many mutual friends.
Two weeks ago I told the trusted art teacher (quietly). Said art teacher reported it, so then the following weeks, Luna didn't return until next week. Nobody was aware I told. Today, Luna returned. PE class, I run up to greet her, but she pushed me away. I was confused until the popular girl, Willow, came up to me while I was changing into uniform.
Willow's little fanclub were trailing behind, recording and flashing their phones as i was packing up. "Hey Caralia!" Willow said with that fake-sweet smile. She immediately starts saying why did I tell, so to salvage my reputation I say, "It's not my business to tell what Luna does, and I think it was a teacher report." Luna looks at me like I'm crazy.
"Stop lying to my face, I had to go to a mental hospital because of you." Luna said to me. My gut literally dropped. That's where she'd been for a week. Coach enters the locker room, and checks up on me like, 'hey, what happened' so obviously I told her what happened. after Willow and her crew left, I start crying to one of my friends, telling her what happened. Willow magically spawned behind me when I heard a gasp. I look over, barely visible in my tearing eyes, Willow. Willow says i have to stop getting myself into these situations. and she kept on repeating that. Now a ton of my friends are avoiding me.
Am I crazy delulu?
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Hey Caralia, that sounds like such a tough situation to be in. I get that you were trying to help Luna by telling the art teacher, and it's really unfortunate how things played out with her going away for a week… 😞
Sometimes, stepping in can have unexpected consequences, but it doesn't make your intentions wrong!! I'm curious though; did Luna ever talk to you about what she was going through? Maybe understanding her viewpoint could help mend things between you two. And as for Willow and her crew...ugh, I’ve experienced similar drama back when I was in school. People like that can really escalate things unnecessarily!!! It's hard when friends distance themselves over misunderstandings: do any of them know the full story from your side?
So yeah, I actually do know what's going on for Luna, and I struggle with similar things (SH) but I'm not as open about it. Willow and her people were just nosy and heard it from only one side
wow, caralia, that's one heck of a situation to find yourself in. 😬 it sounds like you were genuinely trying to look out for luna's well-being, and sometimes tough decisions come with unexpected repercussions. have you considered having an honest conversation with luna about why you felt it was necessary to tell the art teacher? maybe understanding each other's perspectives could help bridge the gap between you two. as for willow and her posse, sounds like they're just trying to stir up drama that doesn't need more fuel… challenging as it is, stay true to your intentions and hopefully your friends will see things clearly soon enough!
alright, thanks for the pov
while your intention to support luna was commendable, it's clear that the situation became convoluted beyond your control. perhaps reflecting on how this experience has affected you personally might offer some clarity and growth. also, have you contemplated involving a neutral mediator or counselor to facilitate a dialogue with luna?
UPDATE!!
Today, Luna asked to talk to me two periods from now. I'll keep y'all updated.
Ugh, what a mess you’ve been dragged into, Caralia. 😓 It’s clear you were looking out for Luna, but these situations are never straightforward. The reaction from Willow and her crew is just toxic; sometimes people thrive on drama rather than understanding the bigger picture; It's like they pounce when you're down, and it sucks. Maybe give Luna some space for now and let things cool off before trying to talk it out again? And don’t hesitate to lean on those friends who haven’t turned their backs on you. Stay strong!
Alright, here's the update after the period. I talked to Luna, and we made up. I gaslighted her by saying how could it be me if i do the same thing. I went to our art teacher with her, and Luna asked if I snitched. The art teacher denied, and Luna believed me. Our tablemate, Juliette, thinks I'm being a bit sus, but I shut her down.
sounds like a tangled web, caralia :o
hey caralia, i gotta say that sounds like a real mess you're stuck in 😕 but honestly, sometimes trying to do the right thing like looking out for your friend can end up backfiring; i've been there myself. it really sucks when people twist things around and make it a bigger drama than it has to be. have you tried talking directly with luna about what happened? even if she’s upset now, hearing directly from you might clear the air a bit. those who matter will eventually understand where you're coming from once everything cools down; it's all a part of learning who your real friends are in situations like these!
Wow, Caralia, that's a pretty intense situation you're grappling with.... It sounds like you acted with the best intentions, even if the outcome wasn't what anyone expected. If your friends are cooling off because of this, it might be worth giving them some space to process everything. These things can take time to settle down, and hopefully, Luna will eventually recognize that your actions came from a place of concern. Dealing with Willow's crew is just another layer of stress you really don't need right now. Hang in there; it's obvious you care deeply about those around you!!
Hey Caralia, I can see how frustrating this whole situation must be for you. It’s tough because on one hand, you were acting with Luna's best interests at heart by confiding in a trusted adult, which is what we're always told to do when someone's in danger. But then having it backfire like this with Luna being upset and your friend circle getting shaken up (all due to Willow's instigation) must feel overwhelming. 🙁
man, what a rollercoaster of a day you had 🤯
Hey Caralia, sounds like you're caught up in some serious high school drama, huh? 😅 It's wild how trying to help someone can turn into such a rollercoaster; Honestly though, it seems to me that you were looking out for Luna's health and well-being. People often forget to see the bigger picture when emotions are running high..
It really sounds like you're stuck in a whirlwind of high school drama right now. 😓 You know, when I was back in school, I had a similar situation where I thought I was doing the right thing by speaking up for a friend. Things got super complicated quickly, and it felt like everyone turned against me just like what you're experiencing. But eventually, with time and some honest conversations, people started to understand my intentions were genuine. It might not seem like it now, but staying true to yourself and being patient can make all the difference!