I used to think I was an awful person, and I'm sure many here do. I used to have little to no friends and I acknowledged how bad I was at being a friend. My FP leaving me 5 months ago was a drastically needed wakeup call and since then I've change so much I barely recognize myself back then. I've gotten better at handling conflict, loving myself, being a friend, and handling my emotions. I think the results are showing today, on my Birthday.

I've been a happy person for months now, and today I've gotten over 20 birthday wishes. Half are personal direct messages, the others over social media. And many are wanting to give me a cake or something celebratory. Many are making jokes and giving me a good laugh and it's overall been amazing.

I get to spend the next 3 days with these people who surround me and love me. 

I just want everyone to know that the process is long, hard, but worth it. And during it you will drift away from so many people as I have. But down the road is a better you, a better group of people who love you, and a better life. Despite so many people telling me I'm gonna be mentally sick for the rest of my life and have convinced others to abandon me, I'm still here stronger than ever.