Hey forever,
It sounds like you are a really good friend.
Honestly just be there for her, and like you didn't want to hear, listen.
I am a bit concerned that she'd rather talk to you than the professionals, that sounds like it could become unhealthy. She really needs to utilise the professional support she is getting. Just do what you are doing, be a friend and an ear, but make sure she's not using you as a therapist because that is unhealthy for the both of you.
Do you mind if I ask how old you are and if you are getting support for yourself?
In relation to being an example I'm not sure. I try and do the same for my younger brother as we both have schizophrenia so I can relate. But I'm not sure what to say... All my suggestions would be ones that would help you for example: work at recovery, use your coping strategies, talk to and be honest with any professionals that support you.
I wouldn't lie to her when you are doing badly, but I wouldn't go into too much detail either.
I have no idea if any of that helped but I'm here and listening.
Hope you are ok
Rara
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