My friends stopped inviting me to things because I cancel so often when my symptoms flare up. Now I don't know if I should keep trying to maintain friendships that feel like they're built on disappointment.
More people experience this than they realize.
Chronic unpredictability creates a painful tension between authentic connection and social belonging.
“Where Are You with Chronic illness — living with a long condition?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.