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Originally Posted by Phoenix_1
I'm so happy that you found your "person". I've watched Grey's since the beginning so I know exactly what you mean.
I have a good friend IRL that I can share mental health issues with but he's a guy so I have no one to talk with about women's issues. He's the only person I can talk to about my mental health IRL, and he's been a huge help when I'm not well. He's the only person besides my family who knows I have BP2. And you guys of course.
I miss having a girlfriend. My best friend since junior high school deserted me when I got sick in 2013. I was on disability and was too broke to keep up with her. What upsets me is that growing up the tables were turned. I grew up in an upper middle class family, and her family were poor farmers. I couldn't have cared less. Now that she's got money and I haven't, it's a different story. She's gone.
I joined a women's group in 1980. The entire group deserted me when I got sick in 2010. After 30 years of membership!
It's difficult for me to maintain friendships when I'm sick. Then when I'm better, the friends are all gone.
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I am so very sorry you've been deserted by your female friends.
I am very struck by the story of a women's group abandoning you after you were with them for 30 years! What a betrayal!
I do know it can be very tough to maintain friendships when we are ill. I have this problem, too. I've had this go on with family, as well. It's sad, to say the least.
I am so glad you have your "guy" friend! I hope the Universe sends you a super special female friend in excellent timing!
Great to have you posting!
