Mental Health and Long Distance Relationships


Throughout my life, I have always lived pretty close by those I truly love and care for. Recently since I moved home to get treatment and to start a life that I couldn't even imagine, I now have friends who live not 3-5 miles but over 500 or more. I also have a family. Living in New Mexico is amazing, I love it here it is home and always will be no matter where I am in the world,

No having family and friends who live miles away is pretty tough. I mean I can't just go over to see them any time I want. I have to think about the time difference most of the time and well the schedule of each person too. I'm no longer in high school where we can just hang out and not worry about things. Now we are all adults with our lives in different paths on the journey,

For me though having the family and friends that I do here in town and not has really given me a different perspective on the thought of what it really means to be a true friend or what really counts as family. In my definition family doesn't end with just blood. Family means anyone there for you though even the dark times. Life happens and people come and go but those who really care will stay connected even if you haven't seen them in years.

Three of my best friends live in different states one in Florida, California, and Indiana. These two places are thousands of miles away from little Rio Rancho New Mexico. However even so they still can talk with me about anything no matter what, This to me is family, both of these girls are my sisters and I could ask for more from these young ladies they know something is up before I even dial their numbers or even text them.

Living with people miles away does have its negative moments every now and then, but having them in thought still provides a sense of peace and respect that even though I am working hard and staying with my treatment that in the end all of this will be worth every sweat and tear, My life is better knowing I have that outside support even if they are miles and miles away, It makes my heart skip a beat knowing I have such wonderful friends and family during all of this. I am truly blessed!


 

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