The Fighter

For EVERY BATTLE that defined me! & for my Bestie and Moms!

“You deserve the kind of love you never have to question!” Janet Roth

I posted something yesterday in honor of my best friend! Now, let me tell you a little about her; see, she’s “a ride or die” kind of girl! The profound part of this statement is she is “ride or die” for EVERYONE in her life! She has been my best friend since we were Freshmen in high school! When she gathered up a red curly-haired mop and began defending & protecting me! Because ladies and gents, I am great with words but scared of my shadow! It’s a true story; she is a fighter and a Greek goddess! S’ Agapo Pouli Boufo!! Now a few years back, a special someone entered her life, and let me tell you, my best friend hung on with some serious devotion! She has always been that way! She makes me proud to be my sister/friend! I shall refer to him as the toilet bowl. You, of course, may refer to him as whatever tickles your fancy! Here is the part of this story she defends him and stands by his side after a horrible motorcycle accident. It’s his blessing and miracle he survived, and he owes a debt he cannot ever repay, but he chose to be ugly. And he continues the toilet bowl antics. What if we normalized talking about abuse rather than hiding it like a dirty secret! #thefaairtaleiseffedup

The moral of this story is there are people all over the world fighting battles you will never know anything about! Now that is the real effing fairytale. I have had more than my own share of battles. I can thank my moms for being my superhero in many of them! and my bestie, who is always there listening. If I haven’t said it enough lately. Thank you… Thank you. It has been the most profound honor having you as a friend and family!! And most of you will never hear about my battles. If I love you, you might, and then again, you might not! When I love, it is profound, defined by the things I say and do; you will never have to question how I FEEL. It will be supported by my actions and my presence!

I have never been a courageous person. Quite the opposite, due to life and its many lessons I would encounter along the way! I am purely and profoundly ME! I am humble; I choose to be kind! I choose to be gentle! I prefer to see the best in everyone! I don’t have to be right! I don’t have to say a thing, don’t look at my face, see me! I prefer to hide under a rock where I can safely observe, fill the pages of my journals, and dream! For Umair, who, despite me being scared shitless most of the time, constantly pushes me to be braver than I ever dreamed!