Who Is And Who Isn't

When you are going through a crisis in your life it is sometimes surprising who is there for you and who chooses to turn their back. The people that you thought were the closest to you may actually be the ones that back the furthest away. It's difficult to work through a crisis as well as feeling abandoned by people you really love.
What's that quote again, something about knowing who your friends are because your friends are the ones that stay when everyone else leaves? Well, that quote exists for a reason.

It's hurtful realizing that the people you have given support, time and love for years don't give the same thing back when you need it the most. It makes you loose trust. If the people that say they love you aren't there for you, then who will?

The beauty on the other hand is having other people rise to the occasion and be there. Not just say they will be there, but actually be there. A shoulder to cry on, a phone call in the middle of the night, positive words when you have forgotten what being positive feels like.

Over the last few months a lot of things have become clear to me. And clearest of all is who will be there for me and who won't.

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