Thanksgiving Thank-a-thon Contest from Modcloth
First of all, I'd like to commend the people at Modcloth behind the Thank-a-thon Blog Contest. Sometimes we don't remember the people who matter in our lives, and this contest is a great way to remind us.
When I first got the email regarding this contest, I'll have to admit I ignored it. I was just an average kid; who did I have to thank that could possibly warrant any interest? Even when I went to the Modcloth website, the posts I saw were all from people with a story- and again, I thought, what do I have to say that could compare with this? But then I realized that I did have someone to thank, and just because our experience wasn't as dramatic as theirs doesn't mean that she deserves any less thanks. So I decided to write this post and participate in this contest, because I feel that she deserves to be thanked even if only by the person she has helped the most.
I'm thanking my best friend, Jess. Last year, I got into a relationship. He was kind, caring, funny, everything I'd ever wanted in a boyfriend. I felt incredibly lucky to have him. Then, after two blissful months, he ended it.
I was okay, at first. I called Jess as soon as it happened, and told her the whole story. I guess I was kind of in shock, because I remember crying but telling her that I was totally alright- and I remember feeling alright too, at first.
It only took a few days for reality to set in, and for me to start missing him almost unbearably. I feel foolish just thinking about it. After a few weeks, it had settled into a full-on depression. It was more than just missing the boyfriend I'd lost; I missed the happiness I had felt and the loneliness I felt afterward was too much for me to handle. Jess was always there for me- I called her every night, crying, depressed, and eventually suicidal. I even resorted to cutting myself a few times. No matter how bad it got, Jess was always there for me. I have no doubt that without her love and support, I would not be here today.
I eventually got over it, with her help, and am proud to say that I am healthy in both mind and body. However, the bond that forged between us is stronger than any we've ever seen, and for that I am also thankful :)
When I first got the email regarding this contest, I'll have to admit I ignored it. I was just an average kid; who did I have to thank that could possibly warrant any interest? Even when I went to the Modcloth website, the posts I saw were all from people with a story- and again, I thought, what do I have to say that could compare with this? But then I realized that I did have someone to thank, and just because our experience wasn't as dramatic as theirs doesn't mean that she deserves any less thanks. So I decided to write this post and participate in this contest, because I feel that she deserves to be thanked even if only by the person she has helped the most.
I'm thanking my best friend, Jess. Last year, I got into a relationship. He was kind, caring, funny, everything I'd ever wanted in a boyfriend. I felt incredibly lucky to have him. Then, after two blissful months, he ended it.
I was okay, at first. I called Jess as soon as it happened, and told her the whole story. I guess I was kind of in shock, because I remember crying but telling her that I was totally alright- and I remember feeling alright too, at first.
It only took a few days for reality to set in, and for me to start missing him almost unbearably. I feel foolish just thinking about it. After a few weeks, it had settled into a full-on depression. It was more than just missing the boyfriend I'd lost; I missed the happiness I had felt and the loneliness I felt afterward was too much for me to handle. Jess was always there for me- I called her every night, crying, depressed, and eventually suicidal. I even resorted to cutting myself a few times. No matter how bad it got, Jess was always there for me. I have no doubt that without her love and support, I would not be here today.
I eventually got over it, with her help, and am proud to say that I am healthy in both mind and body. However, the bond that forged between us is stronger than any we've ever seen, and for that I am also thankful :)
