Nikki,
I have a few who turned their backs on me, but they were not really good
friends. Basically, all of my better friends really stepped up to the
plate and stayed with me - 6 years. I am so very
lucky to have the family I have too - they are the best.
Janice
-----Original Message-----
From: Nikki Macleod
Sent: Friday, July 05, 2013 4:19 PM
To: [email protected]
Cc: Jude Hoops
Subject: [TMIC] Do you find that friends have 'drifted' away since TM??
Hi everyone, just thought I'd bring this subject up - sorry if it's a bit
typical.
I brought this up because I don't know about anyone else, but I've certainly
found out who my real friends are. The friends that are there for you no
matter what - whether you can walk or not, whether your in a wheelchair,
need help with toileting needs, feed you, provide encouragement and be there
as a shoulder to cry on when you need it. That's what friends are supposed
to be; there through thick and thin through both the good and bad times.
Unfortunately most of my friends didn't see it that way and I lost most of
my friends but at least I know the friends I do have are TRUE friends
because people just tend to see the wheelchair but, its still the same
person inside. Good job I have a fantastic fiancé who I met when I was 16
years old (I am 26 now) and has been with me before and after the TM struck
(Feb 2011). I also have a great family and GP who are my support network.
I was just wondering if anyone else found they lost so called friends
because of TM?
Nikki
Durham, UK.
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