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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Recently I’ve had a lot of sick, close friends. Not cancer. Just the normal stuff but lingering forever and really affecting their week.

I’ve been able to step up for a few fitness and bring delicious dinners.
One friend I couldn’t. Honestly.. my life carries on. My kids needs carry on. I’m not a superhero.

She specifically texted me and so I brought her some soup I had just made. Not a big dinner’s worth but enough for her. Some hot rolls and snacks for her kids.

I get the impression she was mad that it wasn’t a dinner. That’s what I was able to do. I don’t regret anything because I did what I could.

I suspect some people don’t help because they absolutely cannot fit it in. There have been times I’m going straight from soccer to birthday gift buying for a kid party, to sleep. To wake up early, to quick buy some milk, to Saturday events start. All morning out of the house. Come home and eat, take a quick nap, get kids to stop fighting. Etc etc. All weekend living my life. It’s those times I can’t help other people. [/quote]

Posting that you're sad people disappeared is honest and true. It's not calling out or shaming people, but it's normal to feel hurt that people whom you supposed were close actually flaked on you. It's so OK to express that. It's HONEST.

So - I take issue with folks who "can't fit it in." I'm sure cancer or another awful illness is hard to "fit in" too, but they didn't get a choice. Does stopping your kids from fighting and going to soccer really and truly interfere with your ability to help a friend? Or is it simply not a priority? While you're napping, your friend is hurting. [/quote]

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