The Power of Friendships

Over the past month, I have tapped into my circle of friends - which is already small to begin with, and I truly feel blessed with all of the support and guidance.

They've listened to me vent, trauma dump, saw me ugly cry . . . even people I'm not so close with have extended their grace and compassion and offered to help in any way possible.

I've never been one to reach out for help.  I always try to do things myself and not rely on others.

But this situation has made me realize it's okay to ask for help.  

It's okay to vent and cry.

It's okay to ask for guidance and advice.

More people than we realize have suffered through trauma and abuse of some sort, and they, like me, may have been suffering in silence and alone for years.

You are not alone.

You are not the problem.

I am not the problem.

I truly have amazing friends and feel so incredibly lucky that so many are getting me out of the house, supporting me, sending me reels of encouragement . . . 

I strive to be that same kind of friend when they are in need.