context: How to support someone who is chronically ill
Maintain a presence in your friend's life.
Your friend is facing a very different life than they had imagined for themselves, and will need to grieve their loss. They are likely dealing with an overload of painful symptoms, and coming to terms with their new limitations.
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next sentence for the context: The first step is to let them know that you intend to be there for them as a friend. This alone will be a gift to them; many chronically ill are dropped by their friends, who find the problems associated with the illness to be too difficult or uncomfortable.

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context: How to tell when you've been rejected
Suggest getting together with them.
Listen for how they respond. If they seem enthusiastic, that's a good sign.
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If they sound wishy-washy or annoyed, they may be trying to gently reject you. Keep a positive attitude when you ask to hang out.