Reply To: Let’s Talk About Relationships!

[fional@ontariocaregiver.ca]

Hi unknown

Setting boundaries is so important! It can be really hard to separate the person from the illness, but it sounds like this is a really helpful way to protect your friendship.

You might find this article useful about supporting someone with mental illness: https://youngcaregiversconnect.ca/mental-illness/

Sometimes it can be hard to set boundaries in the moment, but you’re right, it can be what sustains your relationship over the long term so that you can keep supporting them going forward. That’s a big step and it sounds like you’ve really found something that works for you and your friend.