To Each Man His Own:

That's it. I'm out. I'm frustrated and tired with the whole situation. I'm to the point of being the non-caring friend. Which, if you think about it, isn't a "friend" at all I suppose. But I am a friend, just the kind that wants to gouge her eyeballs out every time someone mentions any part of this situation. Seriously though, what does it mean to be a friend? Am I supposed to sit back and guide my friend's through a train wreck? Am I supposed to stand firm in my beliefs and let it all out? Am I supposed to sit there in the middle and take it up the ass from both sides? Or do I say nothing at all and keep the peace?

Well, cheers to sticky situations. They bring out the best and worst in people. You get to find your friend's strongest point and your other friend's weakest point. I've come to the realization that whatever I do or say isn't going to change anyone's mind or point for that matter. Is there really anything else that I can do if no one is going to listen?

The older I get the more I recognize how much the world is stuck in its ways. We aren't programmed to change. Sometimes we don't see why people seem to care so much about our lives. The devil on our shoulder seems to get the best of us most days. As people, we do as we please. A small amount of satisfaction is granted when we see that we are right. But when is being right not going to be enough?

So, here are to you my friends. I wish you nothing but happiness but these bitter diatribes are killing me. I want the best for all of you. So, my last piece of advice I'm giving is this: "and this too shall pass."

Alexis and Jessica, I wish you nothing but strength to stand tall in your beliefs. Kristin, I wish you nothing but words to help you say what you want to say. And Sean S., I wish you nothing but a conscience to know right from wrong. I hope you know that I say these things with the deepest sincerity. I love each and every one of you. Each of you makes my heart warm and soul complete so I'll still be standing here if things come crashing down.