There are many times when you look at yourself and just stare. Most of the time, you look at all your imperfections. You pick yourself a part from the outside to within. You think of how difficult you can be sometimes. You analyze everything and you choose to assume the worst. You are insecure and at times, you are weak. You have disappointed yourself more times than you can count and you are so very stubborn. I’m not exactly sure why, but you have decided that you didn’t like yourself. You are probably your worst enemy.

Today, however, I have decided to be your friend. I am choosing to be there for you and bring out the amazing person I know you can be. I realized that I had abandoned you somewhere along the way. You need me back in your life. So, I now have taken you by the hand and will assure you that I will be here every step of your journey.

I promise to encourage you to overcome any obstacles that will come your way. I promise that I will pick up the pieces when your heart is broken and do my best to gently put them back together. I promise to always allow you to be yourself, even if it is embarrassing. I will always let you pour your feelings out instead of keeping them tamed. I promise to give you an extra push when you just want to dance to your favorite song. I will remind you of your beauty everyday and make sure your smile stays bright. I promise that I will always have a backup plan just in case you aim a little too high. I will never make you feel inadequate or unworthy. I most certainly will always make you feel loved.

My promises will stay true and I will be the friend you need. If you ever decide to wonder off your path, I will make sure to pull you back. However, I can’t always promise I will be there for you, because there will be times that I may get a tad lost. There will be moments that you may need to find me and ask for help. As long as you stay you, I will always be near. For there is no one better to be your friend, than yourself.