I really relate to a lot of what has been said here. I just think on some level, we, as mentally ill folks, are devalued by this culture an society. I sent a rather vulnerable email to my oldest friend 9 days ago. I have not heard back. I know he is busy, but I also feel like he just doesn't like having to deal with someone as sick as me because it makes him uncomfortable. I know he loves me. It's just so hard for us to find people who will agree to be in our s*** with us.
"Showing up is 90% of life."
That might be true. But noone ever seems to show up for us. Except us.
That's why I always say that you guys are my real family. Because you are.