16 and so afraid of my own thoughts feeling misguided by every ones judgment I turned to self-harm just so I could live on, misinterpreting pain for relief. the daily struggle between life and death became such a nuisance That deciding to place this noose around my neck seemed like the only answer giving up on life seemed so easy when I felt so alone While I was surrounding myself by building walls, my friends were building bridges, and somehow the love flowed through the ridges and soon these walls began to crumble, I didn't think I'd have the strength to find my way out but all your intentions were showing all your souls were glowing a path of light for me to stumble out of this self-made sorrow I felt like there was a reason to strive through again I found the meaning behind family in these friendships and I couldn't have made it without you my friends I owe you everything I should be enjoying life And it shouldn't be so complicated but I've been burdened with the fear of being my self you gave me hope, you gave me love and you gave my life reason. these words will never amount to the help you gave me but it's ment to let you know that I'm thankful for what you've done and it will never be forgotten