I still find it hard to understand when a 'friend' doesn't want to "deal" when you're having problems especially when SHE has some of the same problems!! SHE of all people should understand what it feels like when you're having a relapse!!! Doesn't she want support when she's relapsing? Doesn't she want someone to listen during those times? What does she do then? How does she cope?

And you should NEVER be embarrassed by your career! And where does the fear come from? FEAR that they'll be embarrassed? They would be fools if they were! I don't care WHAT you do -- It's good honest work, right? It brings in money to help pay the bills, right? That's all that's necessary. Work is work, and as long as you like it (or even if you don't) it's honest, and you're not sitting on your duff, collecting welfare! Personally I'm proud of you. It doesn't matter one tinkers darn what you do to me.

But a REAL friend should be more than what she has been to you. I'm sorry she hasn't supported you more, because you deserve it. I'm sure you've given HER more support than that! God bless & take care. Hugs, Lee