Friend, I am far from you. Too far to lift the load off of your shoulders. Too far to hold you tight in my arms and wash your pain away with my own tears.
I am far but I see you.
I see you proudly carrying on, with your chin up and your shoulders squared. I see you bear it as best you can, going through the motions though your heart is weary and your mind tired.
You’re lonely and you’re scared.
I am far but I know you.
You are strong. You are smart. You are courageous. I have no doubt that you’ll prevail.
I am far but I can remind you.
This is not your first time in the valley of despondency where the sun barely touches your skin and you shiver in the cold of your sorrow. You’re going to figure this out. You’ll climb out of the pit and you’ll be warm once more.
When frenzy overwhelms your mind.
When sleep eludes you.
When the fear is so strong that its hand clutches at your entrails until it seems you’ll break from the pain… Keep me close.
Our friendship defies the laws of the universe. Time and distance do not exist. I am within you. When you feel too weak, reach for my strength, for I am up high in the mountains, fortified by fresh air. I can pull you up and we shall once more bask in happiness together.
Reach for me and all the helping hands that surround you. You may feel lonely but you’re not alone; many are those of us willing to carry you through this just as you’ve carried us through in the past.
You need not stay silent. We’re here to listen.
Real pain can not be pretended away. It must be faced head on and crushed. This won’t be an exhilarating sprint but a depleting marathon that you’ll feel deep in your bones.
Only you can run it but I am on the sidelines cheering you on. I can offer water when you’re parched and never doubt that I’ll be there at the finish line no matter how long it takes you to get there.
You are going to see this through and I’ll watch over you every step of the way.
Friend, I am far from you. I am far but I love you… and I will… Always.
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You are a good friend.