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The other day I lost a close friend of mine. No, luckily she is fine, but after our last meeting she wrote to me: "I decided to stop our close communication. But sometimes I will borrow money from you and you can ask me for help if you need it." At first I thought it was some kind of joke. We hadn't been apart for over 20 years. Yes, we had become very different over the years, but that bond, like a kinship bond, was very dear to me. I insisted on talking to her and found out that the reason is my personal boundaries. For example, during our meeting after a small amount of alcohol she starts calling everyone and inviting them to our party, and I ask her not to do that. She also doesn't like that I ask her not to approach men on the street with the offer to "meet my beautiful friend", i.e. me. In her opinion, all this restricts her freedom. After all, if she wants to behave in a crackpot way, she can't do it because of my requests. But it turns out that she wants me to accept her freedom (even if it interferes with me personally) without accepting my restrictions. It's very hard to put into words. But I feel very broken, like after a divorce. #life

Published: September 22nd 2024, 8:24:06 am

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The other day I lost a close friend of mine. No, luckily she is fine, but after our last meeting she wrote to me: "I decided to stop our close communication. But sometimes I will borrow money from you and you can ask me for help if you need it." At first I thought it was some kind of joke. We hadn't been apart for over 20 years. Yes, we had become very different over the years, but that bond, like a kinship bond, was very dear to me. I insisted on talking to her and found out that the reason is my personal boundaries. For example, during our meeting after a small amount of alcohol she starts calling everyone and inviting them to our party, and I ask her not to do that. She also doesn't like that I ask her not to approach men on the street with the offer to "meet my beautiful friend", i.e. me. In her opinion, all this restricts her freedom. After all, if she wants to behave in a crackpot way, she can't do it because of my requests. But it turns out that she wants me to accept her freedom (even if it interferes with me personally) without accepting my restrictions. It's very hard to put into words. But I feel very broken, like after a divorce. #life

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my friend was released from the hospital yesterday. it is bittersweet because it feels a bit early. she was supposed to get therapy immediately after release but the hospital claimed she had made too much progress to qualify, even though she can barely walk on her own and needs to be tube fed around the clock. sorry for not posting-- I've been taking care of her and staying with her for comfort.

unfortunately, I had to delete my original post regarding her accident because some very sickening individuals are accusing me of lying and saying they're reporting me. I honestly don't even know how to respond to that. it's crazy that you see someone in pain and automatically wish ill upon them because you're bitter. I'm truly sorry for your loneliness, I guess. 

thankfully, for every nasty person like that, I've had 10 good ones wishing me and my friend well. thanks to some VERY kind people I was able to buy her a bed rest pillow, grip socks and many other necessities for living at home today. I can't believe the kindness I've received from some of you. I do apologize for being a bit absent during this time of my life. I really appreciate you. it's just been super hard for me to focus on work.

I hope you're having a wonderful week. thank you for being you <3

just a little update-- my friend was released from the hospital yesterday. it is bittersweet because it feels a bit early. she was supposed to get therapy immediately after release but the hospital claimed she had made too much progress to qualify, even though she can barely walk on her own and needs to be tube fed around the clock. sorry for not posting-- I've been taking care of her and staying with her for comfort. unfortunately, I had to delete my original post regarding her accident because some very sickening individuals are accusing me of lying and saying they're reporting me. I honestly don't even know how to respond to that. it's crazy that you see someone in pain and automatically wish ill upon them because you're bitter. I'm truly sorry for your loneliness, I guess. thankfully, for every nasty person like that, I've had 10 good ones wishing me and my friend well. thanks to some VERY kind people I was able to buy her a bed rest pillow, grip socks and many other necessities for living at home today. I can't believe the kindness I've received from some of you. I do apologize for being a bit absent during this time of my life. I really appreciate you. it's just been super hard for me to focus on work. I hope you're having a wonderful week. thank you for being you <3