Yesterday, my best friend called me crying.
I instantly asked he what was wrong. She
stuttered and then replied, "..Everything
that's been going on and then some. I just
can't take it anymore, I needed to cry. But
please, don't tell anyone. I know I should
not even have to ask that of you, but I'm
not supposed to cry, I don't want anyone
to know." I said without thinking, "Honey,
you can cry all you want. You, dear, are my
hero. I live up to you. Seeing you like this,
it hurts, but you are strong. And how hard
you're crying, it shows that you've been
holding it in for just that much longer, and
that's strong if anyone's ever seen strength."