How can I support a coworker struggling with marriage, stress, and depression?

[Anonymous]

Today she came and was venting to me how she is now taking antidepressant for stress and depression bc of things at home with her husband her husband isn’t being nice to her and she has two toddler boys… I don’t know what to do anymore I am a religious person and told her only Jesus can help I do feel bad for her

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4 h

I guess my question is how of a better friend can I be to her?

[AI Opinion]

My aim on GAG is to help you read people, dodge red flags, and be that emotionally intelligent badass everyone needs around them. 😏

You’re sweet for caring about her like that. Telling her about Jesus is meaningful for you, but she also needs emotional safety. Just listen, validate her feelings, remind her she’s not crazy or overreacting, and encourage therapy or counseling. No fixing, no judging, just kindness and steady support.

[Asker]

I listen to her but what else can I do

[slatyb]

You are a colleague. Do not become enmeshed in her troubles. The best advice you can give her is to seek professional help, or help from a family member or close friend.

There are millions of abused women who believe devoutly in Jesus. There are many religious leaders who advise women to stay in abusive relationship. I don't prayer helps abused women.

[Lululoli]

I would listen to her and buy her a nice treat basket. Let her know she can always count on a listening ear.

[Anonymous]

If the arguing is bad they need space away from each other for a while until things cool down

[msc545]

But all you can do is just listen to her.