#popii

Hello Popii,

Take some deep breaths with me, lovely. Breathe in over 7 counts, hold for 7 counts, breathe out over 9 counts… in over 7… hold for 7… out over 9… in over 7… hold for 7… out over 9… in over 7… hold for 7… out over 9… in over 7… hold for 7… out over 9… Just close your eyes, place your hands on your stomach, and focus on the counting. Keep doing this for as long as you need, until you feel your heart rate and breathing slow. Know that you can use this at any point you need, to help you keep on top of the anxiety.

There are many reasons why she may not have replied that have nothing to do with your sexuality. I know that my phone has broken at the worst of times before, leaving people worried about why I wasn't replying to their messages, and I know there's definitely cases of it not being charged, being lost, the message being looked at and intended to reply to later but getting distracted. There are really so many reasons. If they are your best friend, they should accept you for you. Best friends have a great bond, and I don't think that your friendship would be broken from your sexuality; it's already a part of who you are, and nothing has changed since that message has been sent. And you know what? If, for some weird reason, she reacts negatively, well, she's not a very good friend. However, I do think that she'll accept you.

Is there another way to contact her, even if it's just saying "Hey, how are you?"? Maybe facebook, or calling them, just to start a chat and see where things go? I think that would bring you some peace of mind, and really recommend it.

Keep up with the deep breaths, lovely. If she's a good friend, she'll stick by you no matter what.