Considering your post history, I wouldn't want you around either.
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Hey man, it sounds like you're depressed right now, i dont know if you are, nor exactly what you mean by faking it, but i know during my bouts with it sometimes things dont feel authentic or genuine.
You may be trying to convince yourself to isolate, which will likely deepen your depression.
If your family and friends are abusive, and you can recall specific instances of that abuse that is a fair reason to isolate yourself from them - but if your feelings are more opaque and you cant recall why you feel like your relationships are fake, nor abuse or aggressions, then it might be better to resist the isolation and let your closest ones know that you're struggling in a private direct conversation - they may understand and have some meaningful dialogue for you
Ive said a lot of "if"s and "maybe"s, it's hard to read between the lines and i hope im not misinterpreting you - but - people do care about you, at minimum im wishing you wellness from afar
Just say you can't make it. If they push, say personal issues and leave it at that.