How things can change in a year...
Everything is completely different. So many new people have walked in to my life, so many I thought would never leave have run.
Twelve months ago I was sad. So so sad and vulnerable. I was trying to hold on to air by being with him, never accepting that sometimes you just have to let go. It took his final actions to let me walk and I am so grateful for the pain he put me through.
It’s made me a stronger person, albeit a more weary and paranoid person. It has also allowed me to heal and grow and now I feel comfortable in myself.
Wes, you helped me more than you’ll ever know because you helped me to trust again. I’ll always care about you, just not like I used to. Keep safe, don’t let the spiders beat you.
I’ve grown so much this year, I’ve left home, had a major bike accident, had a string of jobs until I found the right one. I’ve battled most of my demons, including the 6” blonde from York. When I look at what I have coped with this past year I am completely proud of myself. I know many others would of cracked.
Yes, at times I felt like I was loosing my mind but I haven’t. I’ve kept my cool and my head held high and I have done it. Regardless of what anyone says, I did it on my own and now I am sure that I can handle anything these next twelve months throw at me.
James, you left my life in a flurry of fights and backstabbing. The ground has settled now and I genuinely want you to be happy. If she is what makes you happy, then brilliant. You’re perfect for one another.
Shanna, we grew part as soon as I moved back to Plymouth but over the past year I can see just how much. I want you to do well, don’t let Jake stop you from doing what you want to do, but be happy. You guys make the perfect couple and I will always be here for you when you need me.
My cadet kids, I hope you all realize why I had to go. I couldn’t stand the hypocrisy and politics. I love you all like you were my own family and I am so proud that I had the chance to see you all blossom from spotty young reprobates into lovely young adults. I’ll always be around for each and every one of you, whether you’re struggling with your school work, or just need an ear to listen. As always guys, I’m your mother hen and that will never change.
Many more have left or ‘flown the nest’, but so long as they are safe and happy, I will stay happy for them. I’ll always be here for everyone who has ever been a part of my life, regardless of how we have parted.
As I have grown, I have let go of so many important people and I know that if only I had chased them they would be in my life. Part of me does wonder why I had to be the one to chase though. Sometimes it’s just not possible to chase any longer, it’s not possible to keep hurting yourself over and over.
New people have entered my life and caused events that I never saw coming.
Emma, you were always a small part of my life but we were never close. Since I have moved in I have grown to know you as a person and I can honestly say I love you like a sister. I know we don’t fight, but we do disagree and I think it’s great that we can just talk, rather than scream at each other. Yes, you do my head in sometimes, but I know that no matter what happens you’ll be there if I need you. You’ve helped me to grow up and you’ll never realize it. So thank you babe.
The Smith clan, we may not be so close now that Wesley has left and I have moved on but I still see you as family and I know you all feel the same. I am so proud of each of you for doing what you want in life and never backing down. You’re an amazing bunch, never let anyone say any different and I am so pleased you are a part of my life.
Wes, obviously you made a big impact on my life. You showed me there can be life after James and that someone else could want me. That I’m not this disgusting evil person I thought I was. You do my head in sometimes because you never open up about how you feel and that is why we would never have worked. But thank you for showing me how it feels to be happy again. You will find your Mrs Right, whether it’s in Oz, Thailand or back here in good old Blighty. Just don’t rush it and you will be as happy as I am now. I’m so proud of you for doing what you always wanted, for following your dreams. Yes, it hurt me that you had to go but we would never have worked. We are just too different. I will always be here, as your friend, to give you a bollocking when you need one.
Conor, you’re crazy. You have lost two friends in order to be able to call me one. I am grateful for your friendship like you wouldn’t believe. I feel like I can trust you and the past couple of months has proven that. I know when you first met me you didn’t like me, you thought I was that evil bitch that he made me out to be and yes, I am that bitch, but I can be nice too. Thank you for letting me steal countless cheesy chips, and for letting me text you at 5am when I am bored out of my brain. My gay best friend that isn’t gay.
Sam. Damn boy, where do I start with you? You’ve turned my life upside down and inside out in a very short space of time. Even in my worst moods you put up with me and don’t snap. You even cope with my nocturnal lifestyle without complaining. You make me happier than I thought I would ever feel again but I have to admit, I am terrified that something is going to happen and it will all be snatched away. I’m so proud of you for the choices you have made lately and I know you will do what is best by us. I feel safe with you and like nothing can hurt me. What will I do without you? Just don’t hurt me, I don’t think I could take it! Thank you for coming in to my life and making me so happy. You have no idea what you mean to me.
I don’t think I would change anything that has happened in the past 12 months. Each event, argument, tear, smile and fight has made me who I am today and I am so glad that I have shared it with the people I have. You come to learn that it’s the ones who come into your life and stay that are the ones that matter. Those that leave, well, they should lock the door behind them because I don’t need that hassle any more.
Thanks for reading my mumbles :)