She took some pain for me.
I have a friend that I’ve known for over 15 years now. She, unfortunately, was also a victim of my molester’s abuse. She was with me at our house one afternoon and he wanted to take pictures of her. Although he had “permission” from her mom to take pictures, the clothed type. He deviated from the plans just a bit.
It has come to light that my friend, how amazing that she is, new he was wrong. She recently shared with me that she felt the pain I was burdened with. She told me that although she knew it was wrong she felt that if it distracted him from me, it would give me a moment of relief. I’ve always felt bad that he had done anything to her and here all the while she was also helping me. What courage and strength my friend has. She is with me every step of the way. I love you my friend, you are my “sister” in every definition that it means although there is no blood or marriage that bonds us.
