Hi Abbydog,
I have a good handful of very long term friends. Most of us have children. I keep this circle close to me. I have many other people I consider friends but I don't feel the need to keep them all close. Ive been quite busy since I had children and worked throughout. My children are 12 and 15. I had little time for my own pursuits and I think was actually verging on workaholics. When covid hit initially I was happy. I work 50 kms away and I could work from home and spend more time with family. I also feel that my cancer is a good excuse to just stop and I needed it. All last year I had a life coach and I was trying to find time to exercise and have more me time.
I have an immediate team of 10 at work with flow down team of 70. My boss and many other people are in touch with me. Some people at work I consider friends (with limits due to my position).
I have a small family (parents and sister brother) in Australia. I have inlaws with sisters in laws and extended family on that side. They have been great. My parents I see all the time. They are in 70s and my dad has his own health concerns.
I shouldn't complain. My mind has gone to some specific problems related to certain things. Important to consider.
Michele