My best friend is lying in a hospital bed tonight and I’m not allowed to talk to him.
But I’m not pitting that. That’s life.
My best friend has an amazing strength and a weakness. He has the ability to see the beauty in other people, but not in himself. He has the ability to make beautiful amazing poetry and words, and he did frequently.
Until today.
I got his suicide note.
I got it 10 hours too late. He’s ok, well as ok as someone who tried to kill themself but didn’t can be, but I wish I had have been there for him, even though really I probably couldn’t have helped his hurt much.
If he was your best friend, I’m sure you have already “been there” for him many times, perhaps without even realising it. I’ve not been in the situation you are in from either party’s point of view, but I think it will mean a lot to him if you can visit him as soon as possible. Don’t worry about what to say - you can do a lot just by listening attentively. Best of luck to you both.