By Forzakh
In this writing, I share my thoughts on the beauty of friendship, and how the support we give and receive helps us grow stronger and more resilient. This year of 2025 has been a real bummer, a total heartache of a year ever in my life so far. Not one but multiple mishaps, losses , betrayal and calamitous events befallen me in a string of unfortunate events. I was brought to the lowest point of my life in this year, the point so low I never imagine such depth of misery is possible in my life.
Just when all hope seems lost and no ally was in sight to propped you up from your sprawl on the floor of despair, two kind souls arrived. They were just back from the external posting and starting back their duty in the same place together with me.
Immediately upon their return, they noticed something amiss with me. Gone was the loud, goofy and funny guy and in his place is this quiet and serious guy with a slight gloomy aura. Immediately both of them reached out to me, pestering me to explain what had happened. Compassionately they both listened to my stories, without any judgement, ridicule or criticism. Everyday both of them will check on me. Have I eaten or not that day? Can I sleep last night? Can I cope with my workload?
They offered help with whatever I’m struggling with and were always there to support me without a single complaint. Then there is that one other dear friend who was in a faraway state . Thanks to technology, she provided social media powered support for me, from thousands of kilometres away. Even though it was just through chats and a few calls, the kindness and compassion she poured out was as great as the two friends who was with me at the same place.
Over the months that ensued, my strength of will and motivation to survive and thrive again slowly yet steadily recovered, all thanks to my three wonderful friends. Little did I know at that time, two out of three of my saviours were at the same time, struggling with their own skeletons in the closets and were suffering just like I did. Yet with smiles (physical and virtual) on their faces always, both never even flinch whenever I asked for their help or lend their ears to listen to my rants and ventilations.
Upon knowing this, with all the energy and effort I could muster, I went all out to listen to their stories and help them out in any way I could. Now both of them started to heal and recover with my support . Thus the cycle of kindness is complete!
These heartwarming experiences I had from the receiving end of a beautiful friendship, massively changed my view of life and the world itself. It taught me that wonderful friends are Godsends. They are one of the world’s biggest treasure.
That sometimes when you got stuck in life, help can arrive from such an unexpected form and source.
That kindness begets kindness.
Thus, cherish the good friends you have! Treasure them! Help each other out! Because sooner rather than later, you may part ways with them due to life choices and circumstances. Leaving you with only the memories.
A friend in need , is a friend indeed!
Verus amicus est tamquam alter idem
(a true friend is sometime like your other self)
