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It's not a waste of time, if it made someone feel better

Today I did something I never, ever thought I would actually do. I stood up to someone for a hurting friend that couldn't find the right words express her heart. It was NONE of my business, had nothing to do with me, and I did what I did the most 'high-school' way possible. I may or may not have been a B. EH, who am I kidding, it could have been way worse... my convictions get the best of me, but I was calm. After it is said and done, I feel relief for my friend and hope she secretly isn't mad at me for kamikazing my way into her private life, she definitely didn't have a choice. Her sweetness made it seem like a burden was unexpectedly lifted- as for her heart; I will have to be the glue for a while. I do not care what the situation is(isnt he in jail?): if something is not right, it is so hard to sit back and watch it. I have been in plenty of crappy situations and hoped that someone would just fix it since I was at a loss. Right or wrong, it's done and the cards are face-up, on the table... should be easy from there.

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  1. Tired TeacherAugust 26, 2012 at 6:02 AM

    You said exactly what needed to be said, and I love you even more for saying it. <3 You are a true friend.

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