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You’ve got a friend in me!

Ammanda Piva
May 17, 2021 2 Mins Read
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I can’t tell if I love living or hate it.

every day is the same

‍

I always gotta pretend everything is fine and 

keep smiling 

as like nothing happened the last night

when I couldn’t even sleep 

because I’ve been lost in thought

I’m tired

tired.

When I wake up in the morning

the first thing I think of 

is the end of the day

that’s when I come back from school 

and lay down on my bed the rest of the day

I’m not okay

and it’s okay, right?

People say I will be okay soon

but when?

please tell me when 

I’m trying

trying my best because of her

her.

All I need is her

I don’t know how things would be 

if I didn’t have her.

she is always there for me 

She is the reason I still fight every day

I can express my feelings and thoughts 

so much more with her 

than my own words.

and it’s okay

she understands me

she brings me comfort 

allows me to live in the moment, 

even if it’s just for a moment

when I am with her

I feel like floating

everything disappears 

I feel home 

I feel free  

and finally happy

she is my true joy

and it will always be

I am eternally grateful for you

music.

you are always going to be my reason

to feel alive.

‍

If you are interested in mental health treatment, you can research options and apply for financial support using the To Write Love on Her Arms Find Help Tool. If you are in crisis, you can reach the Samaritan’s Hotline by phone call or text message at 877.870.4673 or chat online at the Suicide Prevention Lifeline website.

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