Friends in High and Low Places

Growing up was never so easy for me...  Other than when I was in grade school (and before) I had always had a bit of an identity crisis... not quite knowing where I fit.  I am happy to say that now days I feel a bit more at home in my skin.  Granted that self acceptance has a bit to do with the friends that I do keep.  They are the reason that I can throw cultural boundaries out the door and work who I am.  I am definitely a Country girl that loves the beach culture as well... I am as comfortable in a pair of cowboy boots as I am in a pair of flip flops.  I prefer some good Country music to Rap.  Sing some Operetta yet occasionally speak with a twang in my voice, and I do not mind if anyone has a problem with me cause that is something I am not going to bother with... It's not my problem.

As I look around at younger friends of mine I see some of them in the same shoes I have walked a few miles in.  Friends that have so much to give that their own peers take advantage and do not appreciate how amazing of a friend they truly are.  Not one of us on this planet are without fault... But why do we do harsh things like make others feel unloved or unworthy!  Some of those that you would assume have amazing self worth are the ones that need the most love and attention.  I myself have walked around like no one could touch me but inside I was hiding.  I just wish people would wake up and be considerate of each other!  I know I am ranting but its high time that someone say something.  I hurt when others hurt... Those who are without fault can cast the first stone and I know that person is not me!