When I was dealing with some pretty tough shit, one of my friends said something to me that meant a lot. She said, 'Each and every morning, the sun rises no matter how the last day ended. You too, will rise over this and you too will start the new day with a new hope. Don’t ever forget that.'
This goes to show you that your friends may not be living easy lives. When you see someone making fun of your friend, stand up for them, even if they’re not there. Word gets around, fast. If you back up your friends, who knows one day, when you’re feeling as if all is lost, one of those friends will make a stand and help you through it. If you ever heard that anyone of your friends are suicidal, don’t shrug it off. Talk to them and see what’s wrong. Don’t take no for an answer. You never know what life can drop in your lap. I found that out that one night. Who knows, one day, someone will help you through an ordeal, just as you’ve helped another. And remember, life is a true gift. If you feel as if all is lost, don’t hesitate to talk to someone. If that person is your true friend, they will listen. And everyday, the sun will rise, just as you will rise over your problems. You too, will start the new day with a new hope.
Life is truly sacred, don’t ever forget that.
Me: 'How come every time we talk, the subject of my mum using drugs comes up?'
James: 'It doesn't.'
Me: 'It does though.'
James: 'Yeah, it really does.'
(Ten minutes later.)
James: 'Ha! Your mum on drugs!!!'