<p>My best friend of 12 years is going through a very hard time in her life with a ton of family issues. I feel helpless watching her suffer, but she is a type that suffers in silence. None of our other friends even know anything is wrong because she is extremely private and doesn’t like to talk about her personal life. I made her aware that I am always hear to listen, even if she just wants to vent and doesn’t want me to respond. She has never brought it up to me. </p>
<p>I want to do something to cheer her up! I made a little care package to send her while she’s at college, but I feel like I should do more. Can anyone think of something I can do to cheer her up? What would pick you up if you were feeling lousy?</p>
<p>You guys always have great ideas whenever I ask for advice! Thanks :)</p>
<p>Dark chocolate. Friendship bracelet. Yarn. Book by a favorite author. Running gear. Cupcake. Art supplies. Inspirational book. Sudoku/sumdoku/logic puzzles.</p>
<p>I second to call regularly. When people are going through a hard time they want to know someone cares about them. You don’t need to ask her about what she is going through. Just by staying in touch will let her know that you care. If she should open up to talk to you about what she is going through, just listen, no need to give advice.</p>
<p>Yes call. And communicate in the ways you usually do, too, like text her pics if that is what you guys do. </p>
<p>If the hardship will be lasting a while, send another little gift after a week or two. A small something would be enough. </p>
<p>Thanks, all. Art supplies is great, she’s very artistic- I can’t believe I haven’t thought of that myself! </p>
<p>A journal, chocolate, funny greeting cards and chocolate. </p>