People Like Us

“In the grand scheme of things my being and my existence is so insignificant, does it really matter that I have no money, no free time, no social life and little sleep? Deep down I don’t think so. I think it matters that when someone, anyone, needs help, and when that being depends on another to help them, that I throw 100% of myself into being there. I think you’re the same, and the world needs more people like us. 

Things will get better and you’ll look back on this phase with a sigh and a smile saying; 

‘Yeah, it was tough going for a while there but we got through and she’s my world. She’s always been there for me, never questioned or judged, I wouldn’t trade her for anything.” 

– ‘Rachel Jones’, December 5th, 2014

Over a decade has passed since I received this heartwarming text message. It was from a friend who reached out to me in response to a blog I’d shared on social media. The blog detailed my battle with anxiety, depression, and struggles with Luna, the rather overwhelming 10-month old Staffordshire Bull Terrier X Akita I’d adopted five months previously. 

I’m possibly using a bit of ‘creative licence’ by calling this person a friend, as, on reflection, she was more of an acquaintance. Having said that, I would have been happy to call her a friend, and she was someone I held in high esteem. Someone I would have happily given my time to should a situation arise that demanded my time. 

TO BE CONTINUED SOON...