Changing it up?

Dear Suzi,

Though I am glad we have stayed friends over the last few years, there are a few things that sadden me. I feel like I only know snippets of your life and that we don't talk about much. Sure we reminisce about high school friends and fun times, we laugh and we share our opinions on things like PDA relationships but, I feel like we've hit a wall when it comes to talking about more personal issues face-to-face. Don't get me wrong, when I am having a horrible day or need advice you are one of the first people I text. Yet when we see each other for an hour or two every few months to catch up, I don't feel like I tell you anything of substance and same goes for you. I can understand that it's difficult to broach subjects like your mother's illness and how you are coping because you want to get away from it all for a while but, it feels like I'm skimming over the most important part of your life right now. I miss going to your house and hanging out in your room. I miss eating too much ice cream and watching films. I miss seeing your mom. Maybe it's my fault. I miss it though. I really do.

Love,
Michelle

Could I be happy?

Dear anonymous,

These past few days have been a mix of bad and good. Fighting with my sister = bad. Having a space without Ethan and April around all the time = good. Not having friends around = bad. Having friends that want to come visit = good.

Is it possible for me to be happy then? From these past few days, I just don't know yet. It's too soon to tell. What I can say is that I'm happier now than I was a month ago. So here's to feeling happy more often than not in the future.

Love,
Michelle