My Best Friend

He's always been there for me, not as long as I lived only because he was born after me. He was annoying and a tattletale but now he's my best friend. He listens to me and lets me talk. When I run into struggle I let him know and he gets me through it, to a good day. He pushes me to do my best and lets me know I can do anything. He's pushed me to work and go to school. When I graduated he took me out for sushi. He has watched his older sister struggle and hes always been more aware than anyone and I am so lucky he is my brother. Thanks Eric. I am so proud of him. He has strength and courage to do what he can for not only himself but others to. Even though I'm older I look up to him.
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I wrote this October 1, 2011
Eric liked it so ill post it for him to read again like he asked me to yesterday

Meaning & Purpose
                                 I've struggled for a long time. I mean I had a home but instead I ran away, used drugs and was in and out of plenty of schools and group homes. This life was exciting, I was always on the run, outsmarting everyone untill over time I lost my family and had no choice but to lay my head in a comfortable bed or have a safe spot to call home. I had to always be up and on my toes. Turn your back once and everything you have is gone along with the people. I became sick and tired and too young to feel so old. Every time I go on another run things get worse then the time before. Things I said I'd never do, became things easily done. I am not the same person I used to be. I am getting stronger and older.  I've made mistakes, done things against myself and others. I've always had a reckless heart but a good soul. My meaning and purpose is to help others, to relate to people because my past has given me understanding. I do not want to be hateful and angry anymore. I want to be thankful and strong.