Friendship and Support

Having good friends, in my opinion, is a key aspect to a happy life. They are there to support you when things go wrong, smile with you when things are going write, and who you turn to with your problems.

I felt the need to write this blog post, because a lot of stuff has happened in my life recently (which I'm not going to go into detail) which has meant I have needed a lot of support from my friends, and where better to post it than here, as this blog has so many lovely 'authors' that i class as some of my closest friends. (Hello mad hatters)

Having being removed from school for health reasons, I don't get to see my friends every day, something that I'm struggling to cope with. I hate being at home on my own and having no interaction with anyone, quite frankly it sucks. Teenagers are supposed to be going out all the time hanging with their friends and having parents who say 'you never spend anytime at home' but my moms desperate for me to be able to go out, go shopping and see my friends  but i mentally cant bring myself to do it, i do try. This means i rely on having friends who make an effort to come and see me, and I'm so thankful i do. I have some lovely friends who message me everyday and see how I'm doing, and include me in things even if i say no each time, its nice to feel included. they could have easily left me and not bothered, but they haven't and I'm so grateful.

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Having the right support network is vital when your trying to recover from something such as mental health,people don't realise how hard it is to socialise, I'm lucky enough to have friends who understand and invite me round or on a walk as they know i struggle in places with other people. I have Philippa who texts me everyday, calls and asks if she can come round (to which she comes with chocolate, top best friend right there)and face times me all the time. I make sure i tell her how much having her support means to me, because without her i don't know if i would be where i am.

Of course things like this make you realise the people who cant handle you at your lowest point- I'm not going into this- but although its hard that's okay. why have people around when your on a high, for them to disappear when you are on a low. 

What I'm tying to say is, look at your friends and whoever is there for you constantly, text them, thank them, tell them how much you appreciate their love, make them appreciate you.

Have happy thoughts, Ella

*this blog post is dedicated to Pip, Charlotte, Issy, Tilly, Hannah, Emma, and Molly.