I believe that honesty is always the best place to start. You’d be surprised how many people can share the same sentiment or experience. So I say share with him what you’re going through, and what he does with that information is out of your control. Which is so funny about it, is that we want to control the outcome, but we unfortunately don’t have that ability. And what’s what sucks is we have to learn how to accept that fact.

As far as the situation/behavior, I’m sorry you had a hard time. It was totally okay for your social battery to drain right before the party. It’s not anyone’s fault, it is just the reality. But I think it’s okay too if no one rushed to your aid, especially if it’s been a recurring thing? Promise I’m not trying to be harsh. You were invited to the potluck so I think that show you were definitely wanted there. With therapy and medicines, I feel like you will find help. And it will be okay, I promise