Sometimes, you need a friend who knows you well enough to remind you of who you are.
Lately, I have felt like I am in one of those Whack-a-Mole games, and I am the mole. Every time I gather enough courage to stick my head out and try again, something, usually someONE whacks me on the head to put me in my place.
So, you need a friend who will sit with you and agree that sometimes life sucks.
You need a friend to remind you that what others say about you is none of your business.
You need a friend to remind you that even if you make mistakes, we all do, and it’s part of growing and learning.
You need a friend to remind you that others may not be ready on your timeline.
You need a friend to remind you that your contributions are valued, and you make a difference.
You need a friend to remind you that you are significant, just as you are.
You need a friend to remind you to rest and laugh.
You need a friend to remind you that you don’t have to carry every responsibility by yourself.
You need a friend to remind you that you’re on the front lines of the battle, and that’s where people get hurt.
You need a friend to remind you to keep returning to the source of your strength.
Sometimes, I need a friend to help me shift my perspective. Oh, I just found chocolate in the fridge! Sometimes it can shift my perspective too!
Sweet and Sour 
Chocolate! Awesome!!!! I love the segue? sidebar? twist? at the end.
I also hope that you have that friend, and that they get to see all the ways you support each other.
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The repetition of “you need a friend to…” is powerful. Hope you have someone like that! In the meantime, chocolate definitely can help as a substitute. You’ve alluded to doing some powerful work that definitely deserves support!
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My grandmother use to say, “If you have one true friend, you’re lucky.” We don’t need a ton of friends, just a handful – or even one, that can “shift our perspective!” This is a great list to remind us what frienship really is about.
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