" We all need people who will show up on our doorsteps with fajitas and cookies and Kleenex when the hard times come. And we all need to be that person for someone. We need people in our lives who can look into our eyes and ask if we’re okay when they already know we’re not. Our friends are what make life worth living and remind us we are never alone. "

― Melanie Shankle , On the Bright Side: Stories about Friendship, Love, and Being True to Yourself