Not only do I abandon myself when alone…as I attempt to find distractions from my unwanted thoughts and feelings.

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It happens when others are around too.

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I will find the deepest and most connected friendships when I don’t have to abandon myself to gain your acceptance…when I don’t need to leave a part of me at your door step for the opportunity to hang out with you.

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All of me.

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Marketing, advertising, and insecure individuals may try to sell me on the idea that pain or imperfection can be fixed. But, I know…now…that those aspects of myself and life are necessary.

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All of my feelings and thoughts need to be processed to become a healthy, calm, and present person.

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So, I (with my consciousness) will sit with all of me and be here with warmth and a loving quiet, calm, and attentive care. No matter how scared I am.

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A true friend would not leave me alone when I need them the most…nor will I.

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And with much practice, I will shed the unaltered moment of its daunting anticipation.

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