The Like/Hate Thread

[Ashe]

Just got back in from a party with some friends. I drank a bit, but as usual I stayed in the right frame of mind. A bunch of them left for a bit and came back later, but one of my friends was talking to me a bit and we went into his room just to talk. Already knew he went through his emo stages and stuff (which is odd, as he dresses super prep, has non emo interests, etc, so I'm using the term to mean depression), and then mentioned that he'd cut himself recently, and started spilling his depression out. Worked great since I was already down myself and it gave me someone to talk with and try to lift back up, which helped me as well. I already figured why he had the arm band on his arm - I mean, I went through it for many years with my wife and know the signs. But he's one that when he doesn't want to talk about something, you aren't getting it from him. So I only took note that he was drunk enough (I babysat him through the puking stage - which is always fine by me for any friend) to let things out a bit. It was good to be there and help with what I could, and when he finished and started falling asleep, I went back in and cleaned up the mess and headed out, since I'd sobered completely up.

Guess I feel a bit better myself, in a way. Still depressed, but... renewed, which was the point, despite not getting trashed and throwing up myself. Unnecessary, sometimes.