Thank you for the updates. I understand the difficulty that well meaning friends can pose. I stay away from my friends because they serve alcohol.
In contrast, I like the gym because they do not serve alcohol. :-) I am going to the gym now. I know--my ritual is very repetitive. But I really appreciate the reassurance that ritual and repetition can give. Chaos is overrated.
Thank you for listening to my boring announcements about going to the gym again. It is good for me to check in, and maybe it helps someone to know there is one more soul out here fighting the good fight.