I could finally eat at a table with people without feeling sick yesterday. Was at my friend's house and his roommates were here. I hadn't done that in 6 years because of specific trauma related to eating with others. It's crazy how I seem to be releasing more or less everything that has plagued me for the last few years in 2024.
Dude has some stuff that I suspect might become an issue long-term though (spiritual bypassing, a feeling that he's avoiding his deeper emotions with spirituality and positivity), but other than that, so far he's been a good friend. I'm just keeping that in mind, just in case.