Sometimes

I want to say (though she may not read it) that I wish i could be more help to BabyLibra's sister. Such a beautiful girl deserves to be happy. She deserves flowers and compliments and her own pedestal to sit on. It's not easy. It never was and never will be.

People will say they "understand" and they've "been there" but it's still your pain. It's still your heart. Take consolation in the fact that, if your smile is any indication, your heart is strong and will make it through this. And there will always be some guy your sister knows that is up for a chat or coffee or just around to listen.

Sometimes we don't need advice. Sometimes we need to know someone is listening, even if we're being irrational. Sometimes we don't need to be corrected, just understood. We need a hug and a look that says "it's ok to feel this." Because it is. Time doesn't heal all. But someday you can call it your past.

I'll only truly worry about you making it through when you stop feeling. Until then, there is always a shoulder to cry on and always a well-deserved compliment waiting.