It is essential that we surround ourselves with people who know and accept us for who we are. We are each incredibly different and incredibly unique people. When you find someone who knows and understands you and loves all the different parts of you, you need to keep them around and make sure they know how much you appreciate them. Our journeys can be difficult. We need to surround ourselves with people that are wiling to walk with us or to simply hear about our journey.
My daughters are teenagers. I daily watch them discover themselves and learn how to be comfortable in their own skin. I want them to be confident, responsible, independent, and strong young women. I don't want anyone to ever undermine them and put down the beautiful personalities they have.
I know this dream of mine is unrealistic. They will meet people who bring them down. They will meet people who slander them. They will meet people who don't believe in their amazing qualities. Hopefully, in those heart crushing moments, they will have a friend who will remind them of what is true and stand by them as they continue to confidently be who they were created to be.
You may have a difficult time finding a person who will remind you how amazing you are. Fortunately, you can easily be that person to someone else. I am now 41 years old. I hope that over the years I have been that encouraging friend to others. I am thankful for each friend that has come my way. I am thankful for each person who takes the time to get to know me and lets me be myself.
Life is tough. Be the friend who makes it easier for someone else to walk through it.
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