I’ve been notoriously bad at keeping friends, primarily due to my depressive episodes, where I would shut myself off and refuse all contact. As I’ve grown older, I’ve been honest with people and have made at least one friend who doesn’t judge me for ‘ignoring’ them. Real friends don’t judge. Real friends are there when you need them.
The official blurb states:
Friendship plays a crucial role in promoting trust, empathy, and mutual respect among people. Celebrating this day highlights the value of relationships in overcoming misunderstandings, reducing conflict, and building more inclusive societies. The event also aligns with the United Nations’ goal of encouraging dialogue among civilizations and promoting peace. In a world that can often feel divided, World Friendship Day is a powerful reminder of our shared humanity and the difference we can make by reaching out and supporting one another.
I like to bring it closer to home. True friends can provide a vital sounding board and a judgment-free environment to talk about your feelings and worries. After all, as the saying goes, “a problem shared is a problem halved”
Just talking about something can bring it into closer perspective, and solutions may suddenly present themselves.
When people understand what you’re going through, they are less likely to judge. So, do any of you have a friend you have lost touch with? Perhaps consider reaching out again and letting them know that you’ve been thinking of them.
I’d like to consider you as my friends. You have stuck with me through thick and thin, and my many periods of inactivity when I was in such a dark place that I couldn’t read emails, even the positive ones. I appreciate constructive criticism, as it only serves to improve my stories, and I would re-read them when I was in the right frame of mind.
My writing means a great deal to me. It helps me understand my feelings and my past, as well as letting me live a vicarious sex life through my characters. I’m glad that so many of you also enjoy my stories.
Thank you, Friends.
