Emotional support for my friend going through a divorce turns…somewhat sexual?

Not sure how to even start this. I (30F) have a friend (28F) who went through an awful divorce. She was 7 months pregnant at the time, found out her husband was cheating, so I let her move in with me while she bounced back.

We’ve been friends since we were toddlers, so it felt like one big sleepover. We’d cuddle on the couch and watch movies, and my friend seemed happier day after day. Once she had her baby, we converted a room into a nursery, and our routine stayed the same.

During that time, my friend was more cuddly and affectionate as usual, which I attributed to new mommy hormones. Until one night, she reached over and grabbed my hand and kissed the back of it, up my arm, which led to us making out. That’s where it ended that night.

But, slowly, it’s become almost part of our routine. At first it was just making out. And then a hand between the legs (but over the pants.) Now it’s progressed into cuddling and binge watching a show while sort of lazily playing with each other.

A couple of nights ago, she mentioned to me that she was struggling with milk supply issues and asked if I would help because apparently human mouths are more effective at pulling milk than breast pumps. So for the last few nights, I’ve been nursing on my friend while I play with her, and it’s become sort of a comfort for us both. Last night we slept in the same bed and I fell asleep nursing with one of her nipples in my mouth.

We were both 100% straight women before this happened, but I think soon, we’re going to have to sit down and talk about our lesbian relationship (it feels weird to write that!) - we act more like girlfriends now than friends, and I really love her, and think she loves me too.

More to come as this develops. I really want to taste her, but I’m not sure if she’s ready to make that step.