There are many wonderful and helpful folks on this forum, that's for certain. I have one true friend I live close to and another that I've know for basically 25 years, unfortunately she lives halfway across the country. My one BFF who lives nearby has a family of her own (hubby and 2 kids), so we don't get to see each other but maybe every few weeks, if that. I'm definitely an introvert and have a hard time making and keeping friends. I used to blame it on the fact that I grew up in a military family, but knowing what I know now about myself and my illnesses, I see it in a completely different light. I feel like a freak and that's why people tend to shy away from