My mum once told me that sometimes it takes something really bad to happen in your life for you to find out who really cares about you.
Over the past few weeks I’ve discovered just how true this is. My life has taken a turn for the worst recently and without going into the big sob story all I’ll say is I’m pretty much at the lowest point I’ve ever been in my life just now.
The scary thing is, the people who I thought would be there for me no matter what are no where to be seen.
However, I’ve learned just who the important people in my life are and I’ve never been more grateful.
I love my parents. I’ve always had a good relationship with them but the way they’ve both reacted to what’s going on with me just now has kinda knocked me off my feet. They’ve been indescribable and a million more times understanding and supportive than I expected either of them to be. We have our arguments like all teenagers and their parents do but I am never going to forget how lucky I am to have them as my parents, especially after everything that’s going on just now.
My big sister is amazing. I know she doesn’t quite understand what I’m doing but I do know that she will never EVER judge me on it and she let’s me talk about it to her if I need to no matter what. She was the person who urged me to get help from the beginning and she’s always been there. She’s given up her nights off when my niece is at her dad’s house to have a night out with me or to have a movie night just to help take my mind off things. I have the best big sister in the world.
And then there’s her. The one person who’s not a “family member” that has been there for me no matter what the circumstances since the day I met her. I’m ashamed to admit that I’ve taken her for granted at times but my current situation has made me realise just how incredibly lucky I am to have a friend like her. I will never take her for granted again. Ever. There is no one else in this world like her and no one will ever be able to convince me otherwise. She’s the type of friend that you see in movies and stuff but they’re too good to actually exist in real life. She’s one of a kind and I’ll never forget that she has ALWAYS been there and I honestly don’t think I’ll ever be able to repay her for it. She may not be a “family member” by blood but she’ll always be my sister and NOTHING/NO ONE will ever change that. If you’re reading this, you know who you are and all I can say is thank you. You’re the best friend I’ve ever had and I love you
