A letter to my friends who have helped me through my depression:
Getting diagnosed with depression was such a huge turning point in my life, for the better. Yes, I deal with depression and take medication for it daily, but now, I can recognize why I feel this way. I know that, with time, I can and will feel better. It's an ongoing battle I deal with every. Single. Day.
Some days, I don't feel like functioning, but I have the best of friends to help me through, and this letter is to them.
Hey guys,
I don't think you realize how much you really mean to me.
You have seen me at my best and absolute worst.
And yet, you are still by my side.
Whether we've been friends for 15 years or a couple of months, you've made an impact on me.
On the days I just want to lay in bed, you crawl in to comfort me.
When I have a panic attack, you're there to calm me.
When I feel like I'm worthless and going nowhere in life, you remind me how smart I am and where I want to go.
You listen to me as I go on and on about tiny little things, but never make me feel guilty for venting.
You ride with me in the car while we listen to music and cry.
The notes you left me reminding me I was beautiful and God's unique daughter pushed me to better myself.
Managing depression is hard as it is, but throwing a major change into your life makes it even harder.
When my ex broke my heart, you reminded me how much more I was worth.
You didn't tell me to get over it, you told me only time would heal.
No matter how much I cried, you listened.
When I made huge life decisions, you told me you were there for me no matter what.
You let me cry and cry and cry.
You saved my life.
If you weren't placed in my life, I don't know what I would do.
Each and every one of you has such a special place in my heart and I love you so, so much.
Thank you for always being a shoulder to cry on,
The reason I smile,
My partners in crime,
And my motivation to keep fighting this depression.
Love,
Erin.
