Listening

People go through rough patches in life. They're inevitable. They're obviously no fun but they help turn us into the people that we are. I haven't had a rough patch for a while now but I just got into one about 3 days ago. Of course, I'm very distraught about it and it's been driving me nuts ever since it started. I've been trying to find a balance between dealing with it and trying not to obsess about it. I can't seem to figure out the best way to handle the situation because most of it is out of my control.

And ever since this rough patch hit, I've been going to Kelsey and Kris for comfort. They weren't able to think of a way to solve my problem but they did help significantly. They listened. They've been listening to me for days. They've also been giving me much-needed reality checks. I've ranted. I've cried. I've gone silent because I didn't want to talk about it anymore. They've really been there for me and honestly, I've never felt so supported by my friends before. It may not seem like much but being listened to and really being heard are some of the best feelings in life. I know that I'll be able to get through this rough patch because of their support. I'm extremely grateful that I don't have to go through this alone.

-Chelsea