Hello Croc, 

                   people can be funny things, absolutely fine when everything is bowling along as normal, but step out of the ordinary and it can all change. Its almost like they think they may become tainted by association,much like when a couple split.There's suddenly an awkwardness in what was before a trouble free relationship and of course friendships are all about feeling good ,and suddenly you go and spoil it by bringing miserableness and uncertainty into the equation.You need to reflect that most friendships are formed in happy times and you break the mould when you step away from that. Its not that people are nasty,just that they seek good feelings and sadly you are no longer the provider of such.

The answer l found is not to dwell in the past but move forward and find new acquaintances and make new friends,if you are upbeat and positive they will find you.Walk that path in life and you will find a good number of old friends will return as their fears around you abate.

l do not know your personal circumstances but acknowledge this may prove to be easier said than done, but a good start point would be by visiting a MAGGIES centre if you have one close,There you will be surrounded by people in a no pressure environment who can give to you and take from you, after all is that not what friendship is all about

l hope you continue forward into positivity, springs on its way,so put a bounce into your step,

David

Hello Croc, 

                   people can be funny things, absolutely fine when everything is bowling along as normal, but step out of the ordinary and it can all change. Its almost like they think they may become tainted by association,much like when a couple split.There's suddenly an awkwardness in what was before a trouble free relationship and of course friendships are all about feeling good ,and suddenly you go and spoil it by bringing miserableness and uncertainty into the equation.You need to reflect that most friendships are formed in happy times and you break the mould when you step away from that. Its not that people are nasty,just that they seek good feelings and sadly you are no longer the provider of such.

The answer l found is not to dwell in the past but move forward and find new acquaintances and make new friends,if you are upbeat and positive they will find you.Walk that path in life and you will find a good number of old friends will return as their fears around you abate.

l do not know your personal circumstances but acknowledge this may prove to be easier said than done, but a good start point would be by visiting a MAGGIES centre if you have one close,There you will be surrounded by people in a no pressure environment who can give to you and take from you, after all is that not what friendship is all about

l hope you continue forward into positivity, springs on its way,so put a bounce into your step,

David