Everyone experiences times where they feel alone or like there is no one to talk to. From small, to truly heartbreaking, traumatic experiences, they feel like no one can relate to or even listen to them. And it's a hard place to be in by yourself.

No one should ever have to feel like that is the position they are in. Everyone should be able to release and let go of anything they have boiling inside. To have the chance to let go of something that they may have been holding back for a few days or even a few years.

I wish it didn't take me so long to realize that every single person has their own demons, their own battles they are fighting inside. College has shown me the truth of what goes on in people's lives, beyond what you think you may know.

Since coming to this realization, I have made it my own goal to make sure that people know that I am always going to be there for them. Even people I know little about, I want them to know that they can reach out to me at any time, for any reason and I will be there to help. No questions asked I will just be there. From hour-long car rides in the middle of the night to talk or just sit in silence with each others company, to just checking in every once in a while to see how things are going, especially if someone is having a difficult time.

I have been asked by people that not as bad way to think, but isn't it a little difficult to give so much to others, and maybe not have it returned? Yeah, sometimes it kind of sucks, but I don't do this as a favor to people. I do it because I know how it feels to not have anyone to talk to and no one should have to feel that.

Being that one person who may help to make a difference in someone's life, or even their day means so much to me.

I strive to be the person people can depend on and trust. When I tell people I am just a phone call away, or that I am always here to talk, I absolutely mean it. If a friend needs me, I will drop what I'm doing to be there for them.