I lost most of my friends after a heart attack and double amputation. Almost a decade later, I don't miss my old circle.
Source: Business Insider ·
After becoming disabled following a heart attack, I lost many friendships. The women who stayed helped me rebuild my life.
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The author lost her legs after a heart attack.Courtesy of the authorAfter my heart attack and amputations, my disability changed how people interacted with me.Many friends stopped inviting me to places or checking in during my recovery.The 12 women who stayed helped me realize that genuine friendship isn't about numbers.I was 30 days into a hospital stay when I learned the difference between a friend and someone who used to be one. I didn't know it yet, but that lesson was about to cost me most of my friend group and give me something better in return.In 2018, I had a widow-maker heart attack. Then two bilateral lower limb amputations. I was flat on my back, trying to figure out what was left of my body and what was left of my life. That's when the visitors started sorting themselves into neat piles.Friends were there when I needed themTijuana was the one my husband called the day I was rushed to the ER. We met on my first day of new-teacher orientation, and she became my department…
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