tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1190707857355048493.post2106997176639353209..comments2023-09-01T02:29:46.008-07:00Comments on Oh My Aches and Pains!: Jumping Through Hoops for My FriendsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02063470589933197328noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1190707857355048493.post-29361194106642050312011-01-19T15:12:44.640-08:002011-01-19T15:12:44.640-08:00This post definitely hit home with me. It makes me...This post definitely hit home with me. It makes me wonder if I might be holding my healthy friends to higher expectations. Unfortunately, many of my friends have been unable to adjust and have mostly disappeared with the onset and worsening of the illness. I don't think that others can understand this because it's not something they've ever had to encounter. They don't have to prepare and then pay dearly just to go out and have a cup of coffee and a chat with a friend. It's just one more thing... It's hard not to get disappointed, though...Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12251221896260997647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1190707857355048493.post-55978862214772818992011-01-18T20:48:03.149-08:002011-01-18T20:48:03.149-08:00*hugs* This is a tough choice and I'm sure man...*hugs* This is a tough choice and I'm sure many of us living with chronic illness make different decisions. Personally, I never say anything to or hold a grudge against someone I have cancelled on (who has been understanding) if they cancel on me. That doesn't mean that I am not disappointed and even hurt by their cancellation though. <br /><br />I agree, I don't think that those without chronic illness fully understand how much energy it takes for us to have plans to meet up - especially the preparatory energy that we use. This is something I hope, as I become closer friends to someone, they understand more and more.Felicia Fibrohttp://www.FeliciaFibro.comnoreply@blogger.com