yooo, I'm glad you guys talked about this, especially through the lens of friendship. I have all the depressions and I remember at one of my lowest points...my best friend would come into my room and just BE there. On days I couldn't get out of bed, in a period where I'd lost the energy to even try explaining what I was feeling and I was using all my willpower just to breathe...she would just come and play her music, or do her makeup or do her homework or spill tea next to me physically. Never tried to fix things or make me better, she was just there. When I was the worst company ever and thought I didn't want anyone around she freaking stayed and... that girl kept me alive, like I genuinely tear up just thinking about it. I can't imagine the amount of love and selflessness it takes to be that friend, so shoutout to you Ethel. And as someone that has been in the abyss that is depression (and maybe will always be to varying degress) man shoutout to you Shari for keeping going. It's like a miracle...once again getting to live and create and be in communion, so happy for you. Not to over-share or spill my life story or anything, but I also love that you guys brought up the different styles of expressing and friendship you have...and how you're making it work. Currently trying (and kinda failing) to navigate that with above mentioned best friend who's indefinitely very far away (LDR). But yeah, important things to think about. Thanks for shariiiing lmao this was a blog post but yeah.
Thank you for watching and sharing this Aidah 🤎 We’re glad that you were able to experience the power of love in your friendship. Wishing you all the best as you navigate the LD side of things!
The significance of presence 👌👌👌thaaaatttttt hit home!!!! Accountability as well....i needed to watch this and everything you’ve shared was spot on timely in a real & raw way ❤️ thank you so much SHNACKS😘where have y’all been our lives because these are much needed conversations especially in friendships because i feel like it’s the one area that’s often neglected and quickly rubbished with the notion of toxicity without try to dig to the root causes of that “toxicity “ and finding a way to work through it....thanks abunccchhhhhhh 😊
Well I wish i could find friendships like this...They really do be RARE. And this depression thing just hits so bad when you have no one to be there for you.
I like the intentionality I get from your friendship. It has challenged me to be more mindful about the mental health of those close to me by listening more and being more present. There really has to be a balance and you should both be watering each other’s gardens. I really lovedddd this conversation ✨❤️
My favourite thing is that through insecurities, mental health, and everything in between; your sisterhood survived. Like you didn't quit on each other when things got heavy, you chose empathy and love. Anyway, as always - I stan.
