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The Importance of Friendship During Difficult Times.

That's what true friendship called

By James HassanPublished 3 years ago 3 min read
The Importance of Friendship During Difficult Times.
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Once upon a time, in a small town nestled in the mountains, there were two best friends named Sarah and Emily. They had been inseparable since they were children, sharing everything from toys to secrets. They were the kind of friends who knew each other so well that they could finish each other's sentences and always knew what the other was thinking.

One summer, when Sarah was just 17 years old, she received some terrible news. Her mother had been diagnosed with cancer, and the doctors gave her only a few months to live. Sarah was devastated. She had always been close to her mother, and the thought of losing her was too much to bear.

Emily knew something was wrong the moment she saw Sarah. She went to her friend's house, and as soon as Sarah saw her, she broke down in tears. Emily held her friend as she cried, and she didn't leave her side for the rest of the day.

Over the next few weeks, Emily was a constant presence in Sarah's life. She went with her to visit her mother in the hospital, helped her take care of her younger siblings, and cooked meals for her family. Whenever Sarah needed someone to talk to, Emily was there to listen.

As Sarah's mother's condition worsened, Emily was there for her friend every single day. She made sure that Sarah was eating and sleeping, and she helped her make important decisions about her mother's care. Emily was a rock for Sarah, holding her up when she felt like she couldn't go on.

When Sarah's mother passed away, Emily was the first person she called. Emily rushed to her friend's house and held her as she cried. She didn't leave Sarah's side for days, making sure she had everything she needed and just being there for her in every way possible.

Through it all, Sarah realized just how important friendship was during difficult times. She couldn't have made it through those weeks and months without Emily's support and kindness. Emily was her confidante, her support system, and her best friend.

As time passed, Sarah began to heal from her loss. She knew that her life would never be the same without her mother, but she also knew that she had a true friend in Emily. They continued to support each other through life's ups and downs, knowing that no matter what happened, they would always be there for each other.

In the years that followed, Sarah and Emily both faced their own challenges. Emily struggled with depression, and Sarah went through a difficult breakup. But no matter what they were going through, they always had each other's backs.

One day, many years later, Emily received some devastating news of her own. Her husband had been diagnosed with a rare disease, and the doctors said there was no cure. Emily was beside herself with grief, and she didn't know how she was going to cope.

But Sarah was there for her friend, just as Emily had been there for her all those years ago. She dropped everything to be by Emily's side, holding her as she cried and offering words of comfort. Sarah knew that she couldn't take away Emily's pain, but she could be there to support her through it.

In the end, Sarah and Emily realized that the importance of friendship during difficult times cannot be overstated. Having someone to lean on, to cry with, and to share your burdens with can make all the difference in the world. And they knew that they were lucky to have each other, to share their joys and sorrows, and to have a friendship that would last a lifetime.

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