My best friend was diagnosed with MS three years ago and our friendship has shifted into me always checking if she's okay and her always saying she's fine, and we've lost the easy intimacy we used to have because everything feels loaded now.
More people experience this than they realize.
Chronic illness can transform friendship dynamics from natural reciprocity into careful caretaking that diminishes authentic connection.
“Where Are You with Chronic illness — living with a long condition?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.