Today I'm thankful that I realized the costs of narcissistic abuse. An activist friend of mine died one hour shy of his 79th birthday. We weren't close but I trusted him and I heeded every piece of advice he shared with me. He tried to reach out a couple of months ago. I wasn't Facebook, so I didn't see it. He is not the only person I've let down. I'm ignoring my 12 sisters. One of whom is a patient where I work. I never told her who I am. She only knows my voice because we speak on the phone. I only know her name because she's tried to connect with me online. It would seem that fibromyalgia runs in the family - but- I didn't say that. When she meets me, she'll figure it out on her own. I've had a hard time finding time to help another psychotherapist pass her MAC exam. I need to go to meetings with a clinical supervisor so I can get licensed as an addiction counselor. I'm not taking new clients, supporting my friend