Navigating a Friendship Dilemma

A listener seeks advice about a complicated friendship situation. They have been friends with X since childhood and also close to X's sister Y. However, Y's relationship with her partner Z has turned sour, leading to fights and concerns for their children's well-being. X reported the situation to the Department of Children and Family, prompting an investigation. The listener has written a character statement for Y, believing she is a good mother. They are now torn between telling X about the statement or waiting to see if she finds out. The advice given emphasizes the importance of staying true to one's beliefs, being honest, and recognizing that discomfort and potential consequences are a part of difficult situations.