I am triggered by my pregnant friend
TW- mention of miscarriage
My close friend found out she’s pregnant . The circumstances are not ideal. It’s her ex & they just had a mistaken night after a wedding & boom- she’s pregnant. They hadn’t done anything for 2 years as far as I’m aware and she actually hasn’t been with anyone else ever since.
She decided to keep the baby due to some cultural and religious beliefs but the father is not keen on it & I know they are both stressed . She’s told her whole family & a few other people already as well.
She’s still quite early on. I’ve supported her as best as I can and we have talked about it every second I’m available for the past week . Im glad I can be there for her as she’s really stressed however I’m now starting to feel triggered by some things.
My issue is, she has been saying things like she hopes the baby dies or that she hopes to have a miscarriage. She hopes when she goes to the scan there’s no heartbeat. She doesn’t want any of this. She’s been saying this constantly over text or call & I don’t know what to say. I validate and just listen but it’s triggering to me.
It could be because I am a mother of an 11month old baby & my entire pregnancy I was thinking the opposite as we had complications . She’s valid in her feelings but I wonder if I will have to eventually say something about this language if she is choosing to keep the baby..
I’ve already suggested therapy and she’s not keen on it.