The Joys of Friendships...

A couple weeks ago, I lost my grandmother.

Today I found out a close friend had moved to Hawaii.

I have some depression issues, and anxiety issues, so this changed my happy mood into an screwy, emo-type "I'm losing all the people I care about again! Please, don't let more of this happen soon!" mood.

Those who know me well will know these moods come around, from time to time, and have since I was a child.

The difference now, is that I have my three closest friends. One I have known for almost ten years. He introduced me to the other two, who I have known for about half that.

I was always the one left alone and teased, etc, in school. Once I hit my teenage years, it became clear that I didn't get along with the majority of my family. I had nobody, except for the first friend. Now I have my litte circle, because he and I were willing to stick together.

Their friendshp has proven more valuable than even the love of my own siblings, sometimes, and thus I have adopted them, in all ways but legally, as my brothers and sister.

Friendship can heal the heart and soul of a person who's having major problems. And when you're having problems, you learn very quickly who your real friends, and even your real family,are.

But turn to those people around you, who are willing to help. Sometimes it can make all the difference, when it comes to beating the problem.