Simple vs. Real Friends


A simple friend has never seen you cry.
A real friend has shoulders soggy from your tears.

A simple friend doesn't know your parents' first names.
A real friend has their phone numbers in his address book.

A simple friend brings a bottle of wine to your party.
A real friend comes early to help you cook and stays late to help you clean.

A simple friend hates it when you call after he has gone to bed.
A real friend asks you why you took so long to call.

A simple friend seeks to talk with you about your problems.
A real friend seeks to help you with your problems.

A simple friend, when visiting, acts like a guest.
A real friend opens your refrigerator and helps himself.

A simple friend thinks the friendship is over when you have an argument.
A real friend knows that it's not a friendship until after you've had a fight.

A simple friend expects you to always be there for them.
A real friend expects to always be there for you!

A simple friend will read and throw this letter away.
A real friend will send it back to you until he's sure it's been received.






Tina's infancy | Tina's adolescence "SPECIAL" |
Tina's Young Adulthood (looking for love) | Tina's search begins |
Tina and Ginger's Reunion | Struggles in our relationship |
Tina's working on healing | Healthy Mother Daughter Relationship |

Birthmother Ginger's Story | Ginger's Childhood |
Ginger at the Group and Foster Homes | Rock-a-bye-bye-baby | Home for UnWed Mothers |
Empty Arms - Empty Soul | Ginger's Empty Cradle |
Ginger's Recovery | Hello? I am looking for my mother. |
Getting to know you | The Seperation |
Real Love Never Dies |




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