in reply to @kayabbott I understand. I have experienced a similar response, the worst being from my sister when I told her I wanted to move out of state, "you can't do that, you have too many health issues." I know many people who have celiac disease, and they go to the same restaurants to make the "dining out" experience more enjoyable. I totally get it about the need to keep some "friends" at arms length. Quality over quantity is my new rule. If I can count on 3 people to "be there for me," I consider myself lucky. Fortunately, I can count on more than 3, although 3 would be just fine. all things considered. Best of luck

my own dr says i ask for too much. she slammed the examination room door on me. when things calmed down i got what i needed i had to push her as she said she was only addressing my foot which has had a sore on it for three months and two rounds of antibiotics. i am referred to a podiatrist. i am diabetic and worried about amputations as my uncle had both legs cut off before he died. life sure can throw you some curve balls. friends are hard to come by and harder to lose. i don't have any contact with childhood friends they are all ghosting me. they weren't very good friends after all. so no loss. it is interesting when i find someone to befriend.