Another day, Another Opportunity

[NoMoreMistakes]

I felt good at first that W said that she shared her thoughts because I know her and that I have an opinion she values. At the same time, I felt a bit sad/scared for her because she said I was the ONLY one she could talk to because of that. My fear/concern comes from her not taking this time to think about the situation or how she is feeling. Just repressing it all and not taking anything from the situation.

It took time in both conversations but eventually feelings for OM came up. Is this subject something I should avoid with her if she brings it up, or am I doing the right thing by validating her feelings while trying to get her to explore the root of them more? I am being very careful not to condone her actions but at the same time not dismiss that she has some feelings for OM.