While it’s not an excuse, addiction and bipolar would definitely explain why she acted that way and stole from you. Addicts already have a tough time using logic and rational thought, it’s just survival mode as far as getting the next supply of their vice. Mania on top of that is a recipe for disaster. I would wait til she’s out, see if she apologizes, and if not, you can confront her about it then

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^^She has done some shitty things but I was willing to forgive if rehab would have helped, but now she’s in the program and I can’t communicate with her and found out that she took this money. It was supposed to go towards a trip for us and one other friend, used it for food and alcohol. also lied and said that I gave her permission to use it. Ik it depends on a lot but any advice is appreciated, especially how to cope :(

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This is a tough situation to be in, I’m sorry. If I was in this situation, how I would react would depend on if I felt like they did it because of their struggles and addiction and now that they’re getting help, I could forgive them, or if I felt like they were consciously choosing to betray me, not just out of desperation. Personally if it’s the first way, I’d forgive them since they’re getting help now, but I’d still be cautious around them until I’m sure they’re trustworthy again.

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I’m good at advice

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