I miss my friends · Brojo: Confidence & Integrity

I miss my friends

I have the two most amazing friends, Julian and Alison, we met at University more than 30 years ago. Our friendships are as strong now as they were during the honeymoon period. Probably stronger because we have been through a lot together. 30 years is a long time!

In Autumn, I will have an operation in my colon and I suppose to have someone with me. I've been back in the Canaries for 6 years and I have met people. Fair-weather friends some of them, others I had to change so they felt comfortable around me.

I have two sisters. One of them used to abuse when I was a child, and now as an adult, she thrives in looking for things to belittle me. Would I want her around me the day of my operation - no thanks. Plus I would make me a hypocrite.

I know that my younger sister would do it for me, but unfortunately I don't have a date yet for the operation. The last time I had this operation, they called me the week before the operation! So, I am not sure she would have enough time to ask for the day off. And the other question, would she want to be there?

Six years, lots of effort and when I suppose to have the assistance of someone, I don't really feel like I have anyone close enough to be there.

Society says family is important. I say family - family blood- just water with colourants!

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I miss my friends