Times like these you find out who your friends are

Funny how friendships come and go. I have not had a friend that was in my life from childhood, unlike some. I have not had a friend that was in my life from high school or college, unlike many.

I have had some really great friends.

But I am thinking that friendships like all relationships must be created and nurtured with time spent in enjoyment, not just supporting each other in times of trouble although that must happen too. There is not a thing worse in this world then being abandoned by a friend when you are truly desperately in need.

I have been having a rough time. I admit it. It's times like these you find out who your friends are.

And some friendships just wear out from old age and neglect. They were some part of a wonderful past  but gone is gone and done is done.

I had one friend for 38 years who has been one such fading friend. The last time I talked to her was a disaster. I asked for help...she cut me off. Now she is filling my inbox with her reasons why.

I found out today when I saw this that it is just what I would expect. Just as I am getting ready to embark on a major life saving mission into a new world of work I get her noise and distraction.

It finally has been made clear. My oldest friend in life is an energy vampire who comes sucking when I am going forward, and sucking when I am down,
and sucking and it sucks.

Pity. Oh well. New boundaries being set here.

Ex Mea Manua, In Tua Manua Dea Eterna