I am so sorry your friend did that. I can relate because I’ve lost lots of friends after being diagnosed and my first big lesion. Once they saw that I couldn’t go out anymore shopping to eat, etc. they all started to ditch me. I am thankful though, for now, I know who my real friends and family are, one thing about having these auto immune disorders is that they show you peoples true colors including family. So don’t worry we’re here for you even if it’s through this support group.

I’m sorry this happened. I’ve been there.. and it was someone who I thought was my best friend. I was so angry about it so I eventually let it go. But go through the grieving processes because you did lose someone — maybe not by death but it’s still loss. Today people want others to be there for them but they’re not willing to reciprocate. It’s sad. Having MS can be lonely, but I try to find connections where I can. One of my few friends who hasn’t left my side also has MS and that understanding really helps. When we first knew each other neither were diagnosed yet… but she was diagnoses a year after me. Anyways, my point is, the understanding is there and I’m lucky to have her as a friend. I’d rather neither of us have MS, but such is life. But your friend doing that to do, you ha e to ask yourself — were they eve or really your friend, or did tou just fill a spot for them? Whatever the answer, take the good years and move on and know it’s not you — it’s them. And this speaks more about their character, so then ask yourself: would you ha e really wanted to continue on this friendship knowing what you know now?