lesson i learnt

’m the type of person for whom companionship seems easy to start because I’m a good listener and someone who truly cherishes moments. I guess that’s just how I am. But at some point, desperation became the key factor that led to a bad image—a destructive heart disease struck my heart deeply. As a result, I lost almost all my relationships except for those who know me for who I truly am, not for any changes or misunderstandings that happened afterward. Interestingly, while some close relationships faltered, other people came to my aid when I needed it the most. These unexpected supports reminded me that not everyone turns away during difficult times. They stayed and checked on how I was coping with the situation, offering help and encouragement when I felt most vulnerable. I have this female friend with whom I grew fond, but we always considered each other just friends. After the incident, she started acting weird and became distant and retrogressive towards me. It got to a point where I considered cutting her off, but my close ones advised me against it. I tried to talk to her, but she said there was nothing to discuss. She acted as if everything was normal, but deep down, I could tell something was off. Does this mean our beloved people won’t be there for us at our lowest? Or is it that they get so hurt by our situation that they change how they treat us? And how do we cope with this reality when some stand by us and others turn away?