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Online Friendships
Some of my greatest friends that I have, I have met online through the disease communities that I am a part of. I am part of a few pulmonary hypertension support groups on Facebook and follow many with PH and congenital heart defects through my Instagram account. I love having those friends to support me who truly “get it”. I am really fortunate to be living in an age where technology is allowing me to communicate to friends who I never would have met.
Sometimes when I don’t feel like I have the energy to go out and actually “meet” friends for coffee or dinner, I do video chats with my friends online and ones that I have met online and we have “coffee dates” or catch up vent sessions virtually.
Do you find that you “meet” friends in the disease communities online that you are a part of? How have these friends helped you? What makes these types of relationships different than other friendships you have in your life?
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