Rebecca,

I know just how you feel. I have a friend who just wants me to come to her house once a week for a meeting she holds and it's not out of my way or anything but I'll be damned if I can make it. Depression gets us so down that we can't function like we want to. It's hard to remember that it's the depression not us, that were we our regular selves we would be out with friends and making the arrangements necessary to see them. So, don't beat yourself up, just acknowledge that you have a lot going on right now and it is difficult for you to go out on Friday knowing that you wouldn't be able to give your friend 100% of yourself. You would be exhausted from work and the drive I'm sure, the movie itself may make you tired and then the thoughts about family stress, that's enough to make any seemingly fun trip an unpleasant event to be avoided.

I hope I'm making sense, i'm not feeling that great myself. I just wanted to let you know i relate and it's okay not to go.

love and hugs,
tara