I'm sure I've been "glass is half empty" several times in my life. These days if there's stuff in the glass at all then it's fine because it's better than a completely empty glass XD
Unless doing the dishes in case I'd prefer it was completely empty ;D
I think some people find my attitude annoying
Situation with your friend sounds sucky but good that they're taking positive steps.
Yeah, one certainly doesn't want a half full, or half empty glass if doing the dishes, it would make it difficult to dry!
Yeah, she's doing ok. I still find it mind boggling that her sone (a once-friend of mine) could have done what he did. She's going ok considering all that and the counselling is the last stage to get herself ready to move on with confidence. Good on her I think.