Like it or not, when dealing day in and day out with a chronic illness (In my case, Gastroparesis.) one learns very quickly what the people around them are truly like. People that I looked at as "friends" are no where to be found. Very few of them care to contact me, even by FB messaging. Very few choose to "like" or more importantly read what I posts. Cute pictures or corny jokes are seen and shared by many, but serious articles or even awareness videos are ignored. If it's not the cheery, happy me - my "so called" friends just disappear. I try to persuade myself that it's because they don't want to bother me or because they don't know what to say, but a simple little "How are you? or Thinking of you" FB message or email goes a long ways. The truth is - they are not my "true" friends, they're just nice people I came to know across my life journeys. My truest friends are very limited, and that's okay with me. It's better to have a few close "real" friends, than many that are "just there when times are good" friends. Having a chronic illness has definitely made me rethink and ponder over the relationships/friendships that I have. I honestly have found out the true colors of so many. Now that I see the "real" them, I don't have to pretend anymore. I don't have to worry about offending or hurting anyone's feelings, as they will probably never read my postings anyway. I am very appreciative of the new friends I've met along this crazy ride. Connected by fate, possibly. Knowing I can say anything and they are there to support me. If I am quiet and not posting during the day, they are checking on me to make sure I'm ok. If I need someone to vent to, they are always there, as I am for them. What's ironic is that I am closer with a few friends I met recently online, than I am with the ones I've spent years and years of my life with. Thankfully, my family has been wonderful! Their true colors appeared as well. They are here, unconditional love flowing, caring enough to take me to medical appointments, sometimes 3 times in a week. They have come together as a team to help me receive the best possible medical care I can.
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