Dearest friends.

I have friends and people going through a lot right now. And not necessarily all at the same level, but they can all relate to a current hardship. I know a couple splitting up. I know a couple fighting. I know a guy stressing. I know a guy who is way to calm about life. I know another guy who is so depressed he makes the room dim.

It's sad that there are so many people that I know and see as great people but going through so much. I can't help much with the couples. They have to work that out. But my dearest friends, I can't help them all. And I wish I could.

This one guy, all I can do is sit and listen to him while he talks about a very confusing situation. I don't know what to tell him, or how to help. But all I keep thinking is, every time he talks to someone about what he has to deal with his brain inflates more. To me, he is a great person, helpful, trustworthy, happy, confident. And I have heard him say that he doesn't like when people see him in a certain way. But I can't help it. To me, all he has been is fabulous. I can't help but think that this poor guy is being swirled in circles when all he deserves is happiness and relief. I wish him the best of luck out of all, I care for him so much. I just want things to straighten up, and him to feel better.

But I am looking forward to seeing him a ton next year!