Please keep inviting your disabled/chronically ill friends to things. We can't always come, but it means a lot to know we're still wanted.

My social circle has dwindled *dramatically* since I got sick, and the pandemic cut off 80% of what remained.

Even if I say no a lot it doesn't mean I never want to come. In fact, it means I want to see people more, when I'm able.

@Rhube
Know how you feel. I stopped being honest with how bad everything felt decades ago.
Friends just end up feeling helpless and depressed cos they just want you to be well.

Eventually you have to understand how they can help you so they can feel helpful and you feel on control of the help that is coming to you. x