Thank you to my friends who have been there for me no matter what.

You have had my back since day one and never failed to lift me up when I fall. Through every heartbreak, little or small, you have brought a smile back to my face. And for that I'm so grateful.

Growing up I struggled and worried if I would be able to find my people. To find anyone who would love me unconditionally and always support me. To make me laugh when I didn't think laughing was possible. To listen to me rant when I can't handle the stress anymore. To hold me when I just needed a good cry.

I can honestly say that now, I am lucky enough to have not just one, but many people who do this for me. Never in my wildest dreams would I have imagined that I would have friends as amazing as all of you. I want to pinch myself sometimes because it just doesn't seem real. But it is, and that instantly puts a smile on my face.

I am not one to put my problems on other people. I often don't want to be a burden or to put a damper on someone's day. I try to handle everything myself, but a lot of times that becomes too much and then I explode, usually leaving you to pick up the pieces. As I've gotten older though, I realize that I don't have to bottle everything in. I look around and see that I have people, my people, who are there for me, no questions asked.

But sometimes I do have high expectations that are very difficult for people to meet. I sometimes expect too much from relationships, which far too often leave me feeling let down. I know that I can be a lot to handle at times, that I can be a little dramatic, that I can jump to conclusions. But you always ground me and bring me back to reality. The best part about all of you is that I never feel let down. I never feel like I'm not getting back what I put in to the relationship. I am certain that you all will give me the same love and support that I give you.

To know that I have you there every step of the way warms my heart more than words can even describe. You will always pick up the phone no matter what time, come over and comfort me, or watch Disney movies, either way works. You will make the pain and hardships seem minuscule and pass with the blink of an eye because you will be there.

Through every single hardship I've endured, and will endure, I know that I can count on each and every one of you. I know without a doubt that you will pick me up and not stop until the tears stop, and the days get better. I know that I have the best support system ever, better than I could even have thought was possible.

Thank you to all my friends who have, and will, always be there. I love you all so much.