In the past, when I was hospitalized due to pregnancy (had lots of pre-term labor), no one from this specific set of friends visited. Even when I gave birth, only one from the group came by. I usually get affected by this, that D started to distance himself from them, to shield me from this disappointment, he confirms recently.
I wonder why they wouldn't take time to visit me when I would always visit them or their kids/husbands are hospitalized. In these instances that I would take the time to visit them, D be so surprised why I would even bother. When they couldn't be bothered. I thought and believe that even if they don't think much of our friendship, I do and I care enough. I give without expecting nothing in return.
Perhaps it's also due to how we were brought up. I grew up visiting family, relatives and friends who are sick. My Mom would know who was in the hospital, even back in the pre-FB days and would schedule a visit to each one and bring food.
Whatever it is, it's become a great struggle for me to overcome. I'm more heart broken than angry though. I hate being like this pa naman coz I find it harder to get over a broken heart than anger. If I'm angry, I just make it a point to communicate it and I get over it. If I'm broken hearted, I retreat into myself and I avoid the other party with all my might. I always told others to take care of their hearts, I should have listened to my own advice. I should start guarding my heart.
Not that we didn't have visitors. We did, my super maasahan friend from college came by. Mommy friends from my K's school. And a couple of D's friends came by as well. One true test of friendship is showing up when your friend is in need. No show means not true friends, right? I shouldn't forget this.
