Friends... Who Needs Them?!

Friends. How many of us have them? Not just associates we hang around for the sake of not being alone, but actual friends that we depend on. Look at the girls or guys that you surround yourself with. Can you count on these people to be there when it all falls down? Do you honestly believe that you can trust these people with your innermost thoughts, feelings and insecurities?

            I have three girls that I trust with my… everything. They are the most irritating, horrible, judgmental, beautiful, witty, and smart females that I know. Lee, Nina, and Tash-E are always there. I have a tendency to love deep. I give entirely too much of myself to someone in any given situation and these are the only girls who have proven time and time again that they are worthy of my time and tears.

            We all have extraordinary stories, and hopefully I’ll be able to find the words in order to put our stories together in a way that pleases all of us. We all have had very difficult life experiences and through adversity, we all are still shining like motherfucking stars. (I stole that from Little Wayne’s “Misunderstood” song, which was pretty good by the way. Check it out.)

            I digress. I have a low attention span. Anyway, These girls are always there for me. We address each of our parents as “mom” and “dad”, and we go above and beyond for one another. If one of us is struggling financially and the other has it, they give it. If one of us is feeling depressed, we’re booking a flight or bus ride to bring them out of that slump.

            My mother once said to me while I was fighting with one of my sisters, that, “You’re only blessed with ONE true friend, so cherish them. Don’t ever let them go.”

I believe that I was given the overflow with my three.

            If you have someone close to you that you consider your other half, cherish them. Petty fights and disagreements should not stop your friendship from flourishing. Life’s way too short for silliness. Swallow your pride and keep it pushing, pimpin’.

          I'm currently in the middle of a sleepover with two of my sisters. Yes, we're grown and still huddled up in one queen sized bed. Enjoy your weekend.