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Question Posted Saturday April 9 2005, 6:14 pm

My neighbors and I used to play out side and play nintendo at each other's houses and stuff all the time. a few months ago, though, my mom had a cardiac arest, resulting in brain injury. For a while, my mom was in the hospital, so me and my family were hardly ever home, and almost never free. She's a lot better now, and just has trouble remembering things. Since she came home though, my neighbors seem to be avoiding me. When I get on IM, they get off. I called them a few times, and it sounded like they were making excuses, but I didn't really have any grounds to argue on, so I didn't bother. Do you think they're avoiding me or am I just being paranoid? Sorry for the length, but please awnser.

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maria2653 answered Sunday April 10 2005, 4:59 pm:
it seems like they they are definatley ignoring you. i think you should knock on the door when they are home and work things out or you should leave a note on theyre front door if theyre not home and work things out. i dont think that sounds like a goood reason to ignore you. you should definatly talk to them. id hate to lose good friends!

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karenR answered Sunday April 10 2005, 1:00 am:
Sounds like your family has had a rough time lately. It could be that their parents want them to steer clear so they don't bother your mom. Just have a long talk with them and see what you can work out. People just don't know what to say when someone has been through all that your family has had to deal with. Go talk to them face to face and things will get back to normal soon.

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SmiLy_FaCe_08 answered Sunday April 10 2005, 12:44 am:
they're probly are avoding you because this whole incedent. they probly dnt know how to react to it or somthing. you should tell them that your still the same person and that you really want things the waay they use to be

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shootingstar25xo answered Saturday April 9 2005, 9:06 pm:
Okay, I'll get right to my answer. I honestly don't know whether they are avoiding you or not. You're probably not being paranoid, but your neighbors were most likely once your friends since you all hung out a lot before. I think you should go over to their house or call and ask them what happened. If they make an excuse don't fall for it. Get them to tell you, but if it's something really mean just drop them. if you need more help my s/n is xobubblegum25xo. hope i helped!

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Missa8305 answered Saturday April 9 2005, 8:15 pm:
I'm sorry to hear about your mother :( But I'm glad that she is doing better :)

Yes, I think they are avoiding you. But I don't think it is because they dislike you, I think it is because they are uncomfortable. What happened to your mom was pretty serious, you and your family were probably upset for a while.

They might be afraid that if they talk to you, they'll witness some sort of emotional breakdown. While it sounds like you and your neighbors are basicly friends, they probably don't feel like they know how to support you at this time. They probably can't imagine coping with your situation, so maybe they're a little uneasy about how _you're_ coping with it. Feeling inadequate most likely causes them to feel akward and uncomfortable around you.

My advice: don't worry about it. Give them some time, live your life...Eventually, they will realize that everything is back to normal, and then they'll start acting normal again. It will work out dearie ;P

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Teza answered Saturday April 9 2005, 7:26 pm:
Talk to them and keep contact still. They might be a little scared of what happend with your mom but let them know that everything is okay now and that you want it to be how it used to be. x0

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Lil-keaney answered Saturday April 9 2005, 7:15 pm:
Just keep trying to contact them, go round there house maybe! There probably scared of what happened or maybe someone told them a rumour and said you can catch it. Tell them that you cant catch it and its gone [If they think you can catch it that is] and just make new friends other wise or maybe invite them over,

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Yertalkin2Kymmy answered Saturday April 9 2005, 6:56 pm:
You should talk to them. THey might be scared about whut has happened to yur mom. Let them noe shes okay, and nothing will happen to them if they hang out at yur house. If they are still scared, have yur dad talk to their parents, or talk to their parents personaly. Im sry to hear about yur mom, and Good luck with them! =] =] =]

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