Perhaps due to my stable, stern outlook on life, my friends consider me as a pillar among our friends’ circle. To fulfill such expectations in me, I strive to hide my shyness and insecurity from everyone, exuding a positive, radiant personality. Since I have been this way for many years, the facade has become more of a true me. So I thought until my core strength was on trial during the recent event. I felt that I could conquer and overcome anything. But the reality was that I was crumbling facing the sadness, loss, hatred, and remorse – a parade of all sorts of negative feelings.
Amid all the emotional commotion, my friends came to the rescue. Each one in her different way told me to lean on her. I was hesitated but knew that I had to go out of the abyss. I took my friends’ helping hands. Their collective kindness has been a salvation for me; all of them rallied around me to assuage my sorrow. I could have never made it through the ordeal without them.
So, learn to lean on. There is no shame for it. I am sure that there will be plenty of chances to let your friends lean on you.
Learn to Live 