I... I usually have good advice. I am sort of lost for words. I know that must be hard - so very hard - to handle. I feel terribly bad for your friend who faced abuse by her father. I cannot imagine what that must feel like, for the two of you.

Don't feel terrible about not writing your friend. Honestly, we all make mistakes at times. I actually did the same, once. I had a really close friend back in 4th grade. She announced once that she was moving that summer. And surprise? We were moving as well, before her. So she asked that I call her. I... well, I never did. Do I regret that? Possibly, but it is too far out now (that was back in 4th grade) to do anything about it.

If it has only been a few months, then maybe consider doing it. Your friend needs your support now more than ever.

Listen, as for the depression. Please, please, please tell your mom. She can help you more than anyone else. And if she doesn't have the proper advice to help you get through this? Your mom will still know someone who will. A counselor, a friend, someone. So talk to her, and I promise she will understand.

As for... Well, for the other things, the thoughts and whatnot... I still say the same as what I just said. Talk to your mom. She needs to be your first priority. Then talk to whoever she might recommend. Whether that be a  counselor, teacher, your friend who moved.

I understand going through such a hard time. I've been through similar hardships of my own, having to deal with my friends. Whether they were handling a rough time in their own lives, moving, or the likes. And if you do decide to talk to your friend again, and her father is still abusive, then... Tell her to talk to someone. They can help her, as well.

Just remember, whatever you decide to do, we are here for you. Always. 

Uh... I saw a bit of this post before. Please don't give up.

From what I can tell, I don't think you're being overdramatic.

Thats sounds like a hardthing to go through for your friend. Maybe you could try texting her now? It's never too late. 

Don;t beat yourself up too hard, we all sometimes do that.  

As for talking to your mom, just tell her the truth. Tell her what you told us.  

(sorry this is so short. when it comes to advice anymore I have no idea how to make it stretch). 

It's not too late to contact her. Well, unless it's been like a year or something. Then it would probably be awkward.

But if not, get in touch! Write, text, email, whatever. Stop saying you'll do it and actually do it. You might feel better if you have a way to keep in touch with your friend, even if you don't talk often. Heck, she might feel better, knowing that you haven't forgotten her.

If you can't put in enough effort to pick up the phone and send a simple text message (or something along those lines), I don't know what to say. Maybe you weren't as good friends with her as you thought. Not trying to guilt trip you or anything, just saying.

Don't brush it off. You know it's not hormones, so don't treat it as such.

Are you being dramatic? No. Overly sensitve? Maybe.

There will always be amazing people in our lives who we don't realize how much we value them ... until they're gone. 

You can be sad. It's okay to be sad sometimes, and even though people pressure others to always be happy, you should be sad. Everyone has a right to their own feelings. 

Oh. Okay. Here's the best advice I can give. As Ashley says, talk to your mom about it. Depression is not something you should keep to yourself. There's is nothing shameful about being depressed. It's just a mental condition that needs to be dealt with. If your not depressed, and it is just hormones, your mom will understand. Also, try to get in touch with your friend, and if you believe she is being seriously abused, tell an adult. *Hugs* The CB is here for you.  

My advice is to cry. Just cry it all out. Rant. Get emotional. Whatever.

And then calm down. Talk about it. Contact her. Then stop being guilty.

Easier said than done, I know.

Here's a bunny to help you calm down!