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?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.