Ok, so first this needs some background. I am a 14 yr old boy in 8th grade with GAD, PTSD, and Dysthimia(I think I spelt that right).
I have a bestfriend that we will call sarah. Sarah is my bestfriend that, like me had a terrible childhood ridden with abuse and trauma. We're both hella close and talk about our problems a lot. Sarah has bpd and she's always making suicidal jokes, that although I can relate to, all I know how to do is say "haha me" or "haha same". I've slinked around on this sub for a few minutes to see what is going on in her head and understand her on a deeper level. I'm doing my best to help and make her feel cared about as well as support her but it gets difficult when I cant understand her illness like I understand my own. If anyone has any advice on what to do in this situation please, don't hesitate to write paragraphs because I WANT to help and not cause her any pain. What would you want me to do if you were in Sarah's situation?