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To the Friend Who's Flaky Because of Their Mental Health

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Many years ago, an older, wiser friend of mine said something that nested deep inside me. He said, “Friends never have to say they’re sorry.” It was a kindness to alleviate my guilt (I don’t even remember over what); I pondered it long after it did its job.

The statement made profound sense to me and became a cornerstone in my definition of friendship. Friends never have to say they’re sorry. Because friendships aren’t only based on your actions, your words, a moment in time or even a stretch of time.

Because true friendship lives in a space where apologies don’t apply. It’s about how we feel about each other. So I don’t ever need anything from you other than for you to simply exist and be you.

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