Pity party

Dear Caitlin, one of my best friends is always putting herself down and is talking bad bout her parents. i always try to be positive and i really wanna talk to her more bout it but i dont know how to bring it up without her getting mad or not listening cuz i really luv her and wanna help her. shes so dear to me and i hate to see her go down like this........HELP!
from, c........

Dear c..........,
Have you heard the verse “weep with those who weep and laugh with those who laugh”? Sometimes our friends need us to listen to them and to show empathy for their pain. But I do understand that you don’t want to just get stuck in some big pity party. Why not try to really listen to what’s bugging her, show her that you really do understand how she feels, and then try to help her to move on. And, of course, pray that God will lead you.
Blessings,
Caitlin