Help please

I need some help regarding a friend. A week ago, a friend of mine said that he didn’t care if he died. I was very concerned for him and reached out to the appropriate authorities. I believe he has gotten some help. However, one thing I should mention (and what I am concerned about) is the fact that this person happens to be a former enemy of mine. Several years ago, when I was desperately suicidal (though I’m doing better now), he made really ableist jokes regarding mental health/suicide. And even though I’m concerned for him, a part of me feels a kind of schadenfreude/dark joy because it feels like justice/karma for those jokes. I feel like I’m a bad person for having these thoughts, but I also can’t let go of them. What should I do?

Hi AMemerWhoActuallyLovesSchool, it is hard not to laugh back. It must have been really tough for you. You went through a lot then, and here is this fellow making fun of mental illness.

The fact that, despite what he put you through, you still have great concern for him and that speaks of one possessing great character.

If you find yourself or feeling a great temptation to point fingers or laugh back, I would avoid him. If however your concern for him is greater than your need to revenge you don't have to. What he's going through now guilt for what he put you through and everyone else he mocked. The irony is not lost on him.

Thx for the advice!

You're welcome, AMemerWhoActuallyLovesSchool, and I am very glad you've made it out of that severe depression. :)

Thank you!

You're welcome :)

Well, yes but kinda no.. idek anymore