AKLegs's blog post - Being there when someone you love needs you...

Wednesday, June 27, 2012, 7:22:48 AM

I'm in Australia and my best friend lives in Alaska. We have been best friends for 25 years. We have seen each other at our very best and very worst. We have been through every high and low that life could bring. I would do anything for her and she for me. This is something I can and have counted on since we met. She has been there for me when no one else has - now she needs me and I can't be there with her for a few more weeks.

See my best friend is a recovering drug addict and she has been clean for three years, today the demon rode her back hard and she gave in. But only for a moment. She needs me now more than ever and I hope she has the strength to hold it together again. I am going to be there for her, again, because that is what true friends do - they don't stop caring or loving you when you mess up, they support you and help you. My mother used to always tell me, Gia, if you have only one friend in your entire life that you consider not only a true friend, but a best friend, keep her or him for life, as you are truly blessed.

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BestinDK on 27-Jun-12 7:28:07

thoughts are with you and i hope that some of your strength over the years is in her heart as a reserve until you can once again hold her hand

spicy_purr on 27-Jun-12 7:32:07

hugs and prayers for you to get there soon and her to hang on

VTCali on 27-Jun-12 7:35:05

Big hugs for you...thoughts and prayers for you and your friend.

justhornyme66 on 27-Jun-12 7:35:10

hugs and kisses to you both ...i'm sure you both will sort ... and if i can do anything to help plz ask xx

luck5102 on 27-Jun-12 7:48:33

you are a true friend. best of luck my prayers are with you both.

the2ovus on 27-Jun-12 8:03:48

I'm sure with a friend like you things will get better for her. Good luck.

Madame_Bovary on 27-Jun-12 8:03:59

Prayers and hugs for you both. xoxoxox

Safire13 on 27-Jun-12 8:08:21

awwww hugs to you ....and hugs for your friend too....I pray she has the strength to be strong till you get there xxxxxxx

Lil_Bunz on 27-Jun-12 8:24:18

Sending love to the both of you xxx

Oceangirl on 27-Jun-12 9:06:56

She is lucky to have you darln, as im sure you are lucky to have her!
All the very best to you both xoxoxox

AKLegs on 27-Jun-12 9:12:09

Thank you my beautiful friends - for caring and for your kind words.

Northern Star on 27-Jun-12 9:27:00

My thoughts and prayers got out to your friend hun..life is not easy..

thekid53 on 27-Jun-12 9:56:24

it might be hard for her to hold out, but i bet as long as she knows your gonna be there for her she will do her best, and you do your best to help her.

Whispermyname on 27-Jun-12 12:22:07

Ak I always say...best friends are ones that know everything there is to know but still the ones to pull your hair aside while you lean your head over the porcelain bowl. She is lucky to have u as a bestie.... We all should be so lucky and blessed xxxx

BraGirl on 24-Oct-12 7:44:58

I have sent over some positive vibes I know only too well how hard the constant fight with the demon on your shoulder can be. But just knowing she has a solid friend who believes in her as you do my friend she will pull through. I am thinking of her and hugs girl xoxo

pigeon man on 26-May-13 2:15:18

so true u only need 1 best friend