You Gotta Have Friends…

I’ve always been someone who is very close to their family. I’m extremely close with my mom, dad, brothers and sister. I’m extremely close with my in-laws. I know that when push comes to shove for anything, my family always (and forever) will have my back. It’s something that I just know.

When it comes to the friends in my life, I do have friends who I am extremely close with, friends who know everything and anything about my life. Throughout my life my circle of friends has changed… when I was in high school, I had my core group of friends; when I was in college, I had my core group of friends; when I was first living in NYC and working at Donna Karan, I had my core group of friends; when I moved back to Rhode Island and was finally a mother, I developed friendships with various women; and when I started blogging, I instantly forged friendships with women throughout the country. My life has sort of followed that pattern of friendships… these women friends have never left my life, but as I’ve moved around and life has changed, my circle of friends has expanded, which has been wonderful. The tough part is, my high school and college and first time NYC friends… I don’t get the chance to see them anymore, you know… other than through Facebook.

But something changed over the last 2 weeks. When something difficult happened in my life, my friends were there. In. A. Flash.

When my Papa was in the hospital many, many years ago, I remember him telling me that the friends who help you on your darkest days, those are the true friends. I have never had to live or experience those words until now… and he was right.

I cannot express the gratitude from people, from my friends over the last 2 weeks. I’m absolutely, positively speechless as to the amazing-ness of my friends. The calls. The texts. The emails. The food. The gift cards. The Facebook messages. The Tweets. They’ve been my anchor. Never in my life have I needed friends more, and it’s been incredible to have people there for me and my family.

I’ve been totally and completely overwhelmed… and the best part is, these are friends who I haven’t known my whole life… friends are will always be family in my heart from here on out…

I don’t want to call out names, but I do want to mention one in particular. If it wasn’t for her, I may have gone crazy this last 2 weeks, and she has saved my emotionally and just on every level. Vera Sweeney. I’ve called her about 100 times a day, and she’s been there for me taking over our work together and being not only the best business partner, but best best friend in the world. I will never forget your friendship.

I have never needed it more than right now.

Love you.

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Audrey McClelland has been a digital influencer since 2005. She’s a mom of 5 and shares tips on her three favorite things: parenting, fashion and beauty. She’s also a Contemporary Romance Author.

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3 Comments

  1. 2.11.12

    What’s the point in having friends if you don’t get to love on them when they need it, right? I am glad your friends all understood that and loved on you!

  2. 2.12.12

    Well said Audrey!

  3. 2.13.12
    Judy said:

    I too have some of the most amazing friends. Being a mom of four kids oldest being 9, and working full time, I really appreciate the help from my friends and family.

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