I’ll Be There for You

(The Rembrandts)

"The ache for home lives in all of us. The safe place we can go as we are and not be questioned." -Maya Angelou

I came across this quote today, and it brought to mind a conversation I was having with my counselor this week. (Yes, I finally called the domestic abuse center). I was questioning what my sessions were to accomplish, and was told, that it was a safe nonjudgemental place to talk about myself and my experience.

Me: I have a handful of very good friends who have done that for me; I've told them just about everything. They listen to me, support me, and have never judged me.

Counselor: "...really?"

Me: "Yes. They've even all changed their lifestyle to accomadate my chemical sensitivities."

Counselor: (with surprise in her voice) "Really? Why did they do that?"

Me: " Well, they love me."

Counselor: "Hmmm...how do you know that?"

Me: "They tell me that they love me. Like I said, they're really good friends, because I'm odd and quirky."

Counselor:" Why do you say that?"

Me laughing: "Because my friends tell me so!"

My friends are my home; always there, arms open, unconditionally giving me a safe place to be both physically and emotionally. I love them.