Old Friends

I've had many good friends in the past. Several, I would not be here the same without.

One helped me more than I can imagine in high school. He did so much for me and asked nothing in return. At one of the most fragile times in my life, he was there for me. I can never repay that kindness. I would not have made it thru without him. That was without a doubt the most difficult time in my life, for reasons you would not know by looking at me. I am more than my past.

The other saved me from myself more times than I can count, from unhappiness for the rest of my life, and from a particularly bad friend who, had I remained in his friendship for longer, could seriously have done terrible things to me. I try not to think of the things for which he exhibited warnings signs (he being the evil friend the nice friend saved me from). This guy was seriously crazy and I was oblivious for far too long. I'm not blind, but I sure was then.

When you're too blind or too weak or whatever to see it, others will be there for you if you'll listen. People are often too proud or stubborn to listen. I've seen it destroy many relationships... and lives. It's a shame. I feel really strongly about this tonight, and recently. People don't know how much they affect others' lives. I can only hope that I can have the same affect on someone else someday. That would be the greatest thing.