The Power of Friendship

In the last few weeks I have begun a new journey of friendship. For so long I marveled at the miracle of female friendship. Something I used to feel so good at, and then I seemed to have lost. In the last three years, most of my female friendships have dissolved. I'm not sure why. I think it's a combination of moving, and growing, and falling in love.

And then recently a miracle happened. Somehow I found my way into a wonderful circle of women. I have something I have longed for. These women are intelligent, caring, witty, strong, and loving. I know they have my back, and they know I have their back too. We eat and drink and cry and laugh and talk together. We understand each other. This feeling is so new I don't even know quite how to explain how beautiful it is. I have always realized how marvelous the miracle of friendship is, I just felt like I had lost the ability to have friends. I'm just thankful that it happened. I don't even want to worry about how.

I really love these ladies. I love how they motivate me to be a better woman. They make me feel like I can do anything I want to do. Being around them allows me to think about my deeply rooted issues without feeling unworthy. I know we are all damaged, but if they can stand up on their own two feet, then so can I.

I find myself holding my breath. When will the drama set in? When will it all fall apart? When will we become too busy for each other? I hope that never happens. I know life will happen and things will change and evolve, but I have faith that we will be friends for a long, long time.