limiting activites

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,

You put into words what I've felt for many years. In fact, I've

lost " friends " b/c I wouldn't go out bar hopping, or I would choose

to stay home with my son instead of going to the lake, etc..... And

my energy level has been on a steady decline for years. Like you, I

choose where I will give my energy. Sometimes, I have to take a nap

just b/c taking a shower can wear me out. Most people just can't

understand it no matter how many times or how many ways you explain

it to them. (There have been times when I've had to stop for a

minute & rest while going up the stairs to my bedroom. How can you

make someone else understand that unless they experience it

themselves?) I've had to work through the " loss " of

many " friendships " due to my choices. But the friends that I do have

now are just that---friends. They are very supportive &

understanding. And have made it clear that they aren't going

anywhere. I admit that I don't have as many friends as I used to,

but the ones I have now are more than I need. And I don't have the

stress of explaining myself to them. I just hope others are as

fortunate as I am to have those few true friends.

With hugs,

Deanna