Zee Deveel

Brittney Engel One of my best friends, Brynn, has admitted she is an alcoholic, has obsessive compulsive disorder, struggles with depression, and the list literally goes on. When I first met Brynn, I could have been like so many others in her life who’ve looked at the way she lives and at the scars on her wrist and thought, “That girl has problems!” I could have judged her, but what’s the point? There are so many people that misunderstand me, and I sincerely wish they would take the time to know me better. If people would take less time scorning those they don’t agree with, and take more time understanding them and building healthy relationships, there would be a lot less hurting people in the world. If people make an effort to understand someone and gain their trust, they can then begin to help them. Even though Brynn and I have known each other for little more than a year she considers me her best friend. She says that I am the only one in her life that “has never screwed her over.” If Brynn doesn’t like someone, she is the type that will tell them straight up that she doesn’t like them and doesn’t care about what they think. But, by being someone who understands her and whom she can trust, she listens to what I have to say. I can begin to help her make changes. By being her friend, I can be right there beside her, guiding her not only with what I say, but with what I do. Imagine, then, if she had more than one person in her life that took the time to understand her.
Getting to know someone can have positive effects on both people. A relationship is not a one way thing. If I just nosed my way into Brynn’s life, I don’t think she would want to have anything to do with me. Instead, we both got to know each other. She knows and understands my problems just like I understand hers.

I still need a conclusion!