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#405096 04/11/14 11:58 PM
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Hello everyone, over the past months, you may have read about my terrible situation with my best friend, who was, until this week, only a friend I saw through a computer screen, text messages, and heard on the phone. I got to see her and for the first time in my life, I felt what it was like to actually have someone care about me. I feel like I can walk away from my terrible, abusive childhood and finally become an adult.

Many criticized me for pursuing this entirely, and I just want to say, the risk was definitely large, but the fact that my 4 goals were met, and I saw my friend, and felt what it was like to be cared for, and all that jazz, I feel that God does have a purpose for me. Now that I have felt affection, I feel it's time to leave my house and stop being agoraphobic and learn to be someone. I met my best friend 6 years ago on January 7th, and saw her just in time for Easter, truly she is a gift from God.

I am happy.

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Prayers for you, my friend, that God give you continued strength to overcome your adversities and lead a full and joyous life.

Many years,

Neil


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Thank you, I appreciate it. It was nice to finally see the person who saved my life 6 years ago face to face, rather than through a video screen or on a cell phone. It was also nice for her to see the friend who saved her life last August. Friendships and love aren't limited by such meaningless things like distance.

Thanks again.


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