Hi Everybody,

I have a new friend I met a while back. I've enjoyed getting to know her and she's allowed me the freedom to tell her my story with DID and she is very accepting.

Recently she emailed me with a history of a friendship she had, but had to let go due to the other person being too self-absorbed, so much so that they were no real friend - more of what I'd call a "User", someone who takes all they can and then moves on to syphon life from someone else.

At the risk of sounding "self-absorbed" I'm wondering if her story has a moral for me. Am I like that "self-absorbed" person who's "friendship" she's had to drop for her own recovery and peace of mind???

I know that I've struggled for a long time with my issues and the process leads to introspection if not open "self-absorption". Can anyone tell me how to know if I "am" that person or if my friend was just telling me about something that was giving her grief the day she wrote me???

Any insights on this would be appreciated. I have been socially isolated for the longest time ever before in my experience and I need to do something if I am getting so self-centered. Thanks All!

Leslie