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writes:Ok, I'm in a little predicament. There's a kid i'm friends with on facebook. He goes to my school, and he's in our little group of friends. Well I don't talk to him much cuz ever since elementary we've fought constantly, so it's awkward around him but we get along now. But besides that here's the problem. I'm friends with him and his little sister on facebook. His sister's like 2 years younger and i'm in 10th grade. I don't know hardly anything about her, but she's constantly writing about wanting to kill herself and how depressed she is, she thinks nobody will miss her if she dies. From what i've gathered i think its because of a boy that broke her heart or something. I am in no way a close friend of hers, i've talked to her like once, but still, it's worry-some that she's talking like this. I mean i know her brother fairly well, and they are extremely close and i'm surprised to find he doesn't say much in reply to things she says. Everytime i read one of the statements she writes, i get this feeling that I should say something, but I hardly know her and kinda feel like i don't have the right to butt into her life and tell her what she should or shouldn't do. It's just I AM friends with her brother and I don't really want to see him hurt by something like this. I just don't know what to do? Should I write positive things or let her and her family settle it?
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reader, TasteofIndia +, writes (27 September 2009):
 I would definitely mention it to her brother, or even her family (if you know them). You've got a good head on your shoulders, missy, and who knows? What you do could say this girls life. She's crying out for help and attention, and perhaps no one at home is even aware that she's feeling this way. So enlighten them! And in the meantime, why not write her a message on Facebook (or wherever) and say, "hey - I know we don't know each other very well, but..." and then be positive. Give her an outlet to talk to you. Maybe she just needs a positive role model - and you being older, she might look up to you and respect your opinion and appreciate having a friend.
Good luck!
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reader, obsticalfree +, writes (27 September 2009):
I think you should mention it to her brother and also make positive statements to her. If it goes to the point where you think that she is truly depressed or may harm herself you need to tell someone because she may be seeking help.
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