This hit home in a big way.

I struggle with finding the energy to pick up the phone and simply chat via text, let alone by an actual phone call; but I have the energy to ride my trike for miles. Physical energy is very different from emotional energy. Some friends or family may back away because they don’t realize how difficult it can be for you to initiate contact. Toss a misunderstanding into the mix and people you never imagined would step away from you just might. Unfortunately, it is what it is.

Chronic Illness & Dwindling Friendships: Finding a Balance and How to Handle Negative/Changing Relationships

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This is too much to write on my phone, so here’s a screenshot.