A Thank You Note To My Girlfriends

Summary

The author expresses profound gratitude to her girlfriends for their emotional support during a challenging time of health scares and anxiety, emphasizing the strength and comfort she drew from their shared experiences and love.

Abstract

The author recounts a period of emotional turmoil triggered by a hospital test that evoked fears of hereditary illness, reminiscent of her father's condition. Despite medication and attempts to manage her anxiety, she struggled with insomnia and panic. It was the collective support of her girlfriends, through their encouraging words and shared stories, that provided solace and a sense of camaraderie. Their love and willingness to share in her troubles made her realize that she was not facing her fears alone. During the test, reflecting on their support helped her endure the experience with less distress. The author reflects on the mutual support system among her and her friends, acknowledging that true friends are those who are present during tough times, offering a listening ear and genuine care. This ordeal has taught her the power of shared strength and the depth of the love and importance she holds for her friends, and they for her.

Opinions

The author believes that sharing difficult experiences with friends can alleviate emotional distress and provide comfort.
She values the ability to find humor in challenging situations, as evidenced by some of the funny hospital stories shared by her friends.
The act of reaching out to friends in times of need is seen as a natural and inevitable expression of love and friendship.
The author feels that the presence of her friends during her time of need was as crucial as being physically present for a challenging climb.
She acknowledges that real friends show up selflessly when called upon, regardless of their own life circumstances.
The experience has led the author to a deeper understanding of her own resilience and the importance of the support network in her life.
She is humbled and honored by the love and support she received, recognizing that her friends value her presence in their lives just as much as she values theirs.

I am not alone

I have had some very emotional days recently. I had to take a test at the hospital, and it scared me. It was actually painful, but the main problem was the emotions connected to it. This test revealed my father’s sickness. It was the first step he had to take in his long-suffering. My dear friend is now in a similar situation, and her first contact with her sickness was that test. It was like that particular illness was moving around me.

I could not control my anxiety and felt upset. I couldn’t sleep despite the pills I took. Sometimes I even felt I couldn’t breathe. I pictured all worst-case scenarios in my mind, details that I know quite well since I have been through them twice by now. I believed in each one of them. I was scared.

I got out of despair only thanks to my girlfriends, that I contacted with a short message, at first. Each one of them told me words of strength, they showed me they cared about me. They told me about their experience with hospitals, with sick relatives, and some of those stories were almost funny.

Their love and their words showed me that sharing helps us all, those in need and the stronger ones. They said they were very happy to help me. I told them I couldn't face the test without their support. It was as if we were planning to climb a mountain together. It was our challenge, not only mine. I was not alone.

During the test, I kept thinking of them and sending gratitude thoughts to their hearts. I felt less pain than I expected since I thought about them, and not about my body. Later, I wrote them that I loved to have them by my side, and they replied that I had always been with them during their difficult moments. I never realized it.

Love is natural, giving to the persons who are important to you is something you can’t avoid. It’s something you want to do. Because real friends show up when you are in need. They live their life, but when you call, they are with you in a minute. They listen, they care. I am honored by their love. I never realized I was so important for them, like they are for me.

This experience thought me that I can face difficulties in my life thanks to other people, and that I have the strength to do it, and that I am loved. I can’t think of a better outcome.

Thank you Trista Signe Ainsworth for reminding me every day about the gifts we have in life.

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