Womanhood can be a nasty road to navigate. The journey is a bumpy one. A curvy one. And a multitude of highs and lows.
We are worn. We are wounded. And we carry heavy baggage.
No matter how supportive your family is, how lovely a church service you attended, or how adoring your husband is, every woman has her cob-webby places.
Ladies, we need each other.
How powerful are the words, “same girl”?
How often do you hear these same topics discussed:
“I am struggling with my weight.”
“Same girl.”
“I don’t feel like I am a good enough mom.”
“Same girl.”
“I am not sure my husband or partner finds me attractive anymore.”
“Same girl.”
“I pray my kids make the right decisions.”
“Same girl.”
“I might die of this broken heart.”
“Same girl.”
“I’ve met yet another douchebag.”
“Same girl.”
“These hot flashes will be the death of me.”
“Same girl.”
“I’m so emotional these days. I cry for no reason at all.”
“Same girl.”
Girlfriends have a distinctive way of reading emotions and intuitively recognizing what needs to be done then acting on it. We understand each other, we validate each other, we give marriage and breakup advice to each other, we share some of the deepest darkest secrets with each other, we share the honest truth with each other, we share intimate family details with each other, we share beauty products with each other, we tell each other when we have food in our teeth or when our shirt is on backwards, and we share lasting memories with each other. Girlfriends are there for you when you need help. Having a luncheon, dinner or special occasion and need a helping hand? You can bet the calvary is coming with time & treasure, a casserole and desserts sure to induce a diabetic coma. Going through cancer? Prayers headed your way. Chemotherapy? They will drop everything just to be by your side. Stretched too thin? We will pick up your kids, feed them and put them to bed.
“I’ll be there for you”. “Same girl”.
If you are a female, no matter your age, treasure your girlfriends for as long as possible, as they are the backbone of your support system. But most importantly…reciprocate. Be a good friend. Always.