Thanks for sharing. I'm glad you were able to do what's best for you! we have enough on our plate without having to deal with toxic people who make us feel worse. I'd love to be able to help her, but my friend also says she is beyond help from anyone, so I understand. It's so difficult, I don't want to lose my best friend.

I think I just need some major boundaries. If she is in a negative mood, I will back off. If she is talking about her obsession I will back off if I can't change the subject. If she's drinking I am also going to back off too.