These past few days have inspired me to write this journal. I had a friend suffering from depression. And well, she told me that without me should wouldn't have been able to come as far as she had. Anyone who knows me intimately can tell you, I am one of the most stubborn people you will ever meet, and once I have my head set on something I will pursue it, often to the point of disregarding others. It's as she told me one of my biggest weaknesses but one of my biggest strengths.

That being said, the point of this journal is this. If you are close to me, if you are family, if you consider me a friend, if you ask me for help when you need it most I WILL NEVER GIVE UP ON YOU. Do not mistake that for me showering pity upon you, I will not, nor will I ever allow that, but I will help you try to advance your life. There are steps that can always be taken, and sometimes multiple minds can better hash out a problem, but the best help comes to those who help themselves and I am one who is always willing to enable that process.

I've faced hardships, I've faced depression, I've been a hypocrite in that I've been one to wallow in self pity. I will help you try to advance or move on with your life as best I can. I will help as best I can. I will stay up and listen to you, I will try to guide you as best I can. While some of the time I can't give advice, a sympathetic ear may be all that you need. I've had people give up on me, friends that I thought were close at the moment, but I elect not to be one of those people. as said before I WILL NOT GIVE UP ON YOU. I've never left a friend behind, I've never given up on a friend, and I'm not going to start now.