I struggle with keeping up in real life with friends. Between Bipolar but I think more so my chronic pain conditions play a huge part.

I love all my friends I have met online. They are just as important to me as person I can go meet for lunch in town.

Online friendships differ obviously from irl.

If online friend texts or however sends me a message I have total control of when I respond. I could respond immediately, later or tomorrow just depends on how I’m feeling.

If a friend reaches out and needs me right away I will respond as soon as I get the message.

I think we all just need to practice self care and do what we can when we can and not beat ourselves up when we have to take a step back and skip things.