You never know who's in your life for good until something happens and tests your relationship. You can never be sure of who is true, of who cares about you, or who actually values you. Then one day you realize that you are surrounded by the best people you could possibly be, and it feels like everything will be alright. Or, one day you'll wake up and realize that they are not worth your time; this too will make you feel like everything will be okay because you now have the chance to find your people.

I wasn't sure of my people until a few months ago, it sucks to say that it took my Mom dying to sort through the fakes in my life. An event like that is a relationship changer, it changes who you are therefore affecting your relationships. It was during that time that I found who I could truly and forever rely on (my ride and dies so to speak). From three of my best friends whom I was texting while in the waiting room the night my Mom died to everything they (and others) have done to help me today, I know I can trust and depend on these people to be a positive influence on my life. I know that I can text them about being nervous and they will give me the BEST pep talk, or I can call them crying because I got into an car accident and they'll keep me company at the crash site. I have found my people and I am eternally grateful for them.

Just knowing that someone will always be there for you is a feeling of relief. This is a vast and scary world we live in but, having people in your corner makes it easier to deal with. I'm not going to lie and say that finding and developing a forever relationship is easy, no not at all. Chances are you'll go to Hell and back with this person and come out on the other side looking rougher than a college student on Monday morning! These relationships are give and take, don't expect them to support you without returning the favor. Can it be a lot of work? Yes. Is it worth the effort? Yes, 1000%.

I want everyone reads this to think about the people in their life, are they good for you? Are you good to them? Are these people who you can see in your life long term? In my opinion, life is to short to spend it with those who aren't necessary to you. Appreciate those in your life who deserve it and forget the ones who don't.