Hello @hope333,
Maybe look at what is preventing you from being on the path of witchcraft as you see it. For example some days I am too busy with work and kids and 5 days has gone by since I had done anything. That is when I bring in a small ritual the I can do daily like pull a tarot card or stir my cup of tea with intention. Here is a video with simple rituals
@SilverBear has an excellent you tube channel. The eclectic green witchery
Going through the Spells8 courses is a great place to start as well.
Journaling what witchcraft means to you and then research & practice those things.
Journaling, meditation, energy work are all great places to start. @MeganB has a back to basics video that I found helpful.
For your friend, that must be so hard. Firstly I would say she has to decide if she is a witch.
That was a great suggestion to give her the spells8 link. It’s a great place to start.