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Hey guys! Today is world friendship day!!
What are you doing to celebrate? Do you have a best friend? A ton of close friends? Do you want to make friends?
I met my best friend when I was 11, at a brand new school. Two of my classmates became my lifeline for years of pain, and they stood by me through many storms. I barely talk to them any longer- not to any fault of their own. This last storm pushed me deep into a cave of isolation and convinced me that I was truly alone- and I pushed EVERYONE away.
I get so sad when I think about it. It wasn’t just THEIR friendship I lost, it was their family, who felt like my own as well.
But, I get to e grateful for over ten years of amazing love and support from two incredible people, and several others that came into my life along the way.
I struggle to make friends, sometimes I want more, and other times, the idea of being alone with someone seems so unnatural and scary and uncomfortable that I convince myself otherwise very quickly.
So, how about you guys? Hug your friends and thank them for being there! Today is the day to realize how good our friends are to us, and how much they TRULY mean!
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Love this! I didn’t even know it was friendship day!
I have always been closer to my friends then my family because growing up in foster care I relied on them instead of family who at the time I didn’t feel like they understood me. Friendship has always been something I cherish. I have a handful of friends who are my world! They are more like family. I love that it was national friendship day!!