HELP! close friend claims she didn’t say the n word but i don’t believe her
rumours spread fast this week and she’s now ranting in the gc saying she never said it and said a guy’s nickname that our teacher calls him but that it was misheard (“Nickeroo” for Nick). Under this instance I believe she’s telling the truth, but in general I dont. She’s been calling this guy Nicky with G’s instead of the “ck” and often has done a lot to borderline say it. I’m fairly certain I overheard her say the full thing once a couple years ago. I’ve always had issues with her doing this stuff but honestly never really did anything about it beyond telling her not do to that a couple times. That’s my bad.
Her, our other friend (let’s call her “Anna”) and I have plans to get ready for prom + sleep over after next week. But ANOTHER close friend (“Olivia”) took me aside today to tell me the rumours and that she just wanted to let me know so i don’t mistakenly hang out with that girl and associate myself with someone who says the N word.
This puts me in a pickle. This situation made me realize how dumb I’ve been for not taking more serious action, and that i’m part of the problem for “letting“ her continue. I really want to confront and distance myself from the girl until she realizes that none of this is funny and she’s being blatantly rude, disrespectful, and even worse for denying it all, but I know Anna would never do anything that doesn’t prioritize group peace and comfort, even though she equally agrees with me.
Also prom; the plans were made at the OG girl’s house and we are unable to do it anywhere else. I also feel like considering i’ve told this girl a couple times to stop saying it and she’s continued, it’s really beyond me at this point and if I confront her I ruin our friendship of like a dozen years.
Do I want to be friends with a racist person? Absolutely not.
Do I wish she could stop being so fucking dumb? Absolutely.
Do I think she will stop? Probably not soon. Especially with the borderline jokes and nicknames
Will I be outcast from this friendgroup for taking things “too seriously”, especially if she’s been denying these allegations and ofc no one wants to go against their friends?? Yes. Highly likely.
Are they good friends? Absolutely. In general: Amazing, supportive, kind, inclusive people, I really honestly do not want to give up. But this bad habit has got to stop.
I hope this made sense i really don’t know what to do :(