Friday, 26 June 2009

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  the runaway

  so i'm no longer in a relationship, but the guy I was with is still considered my best friend. I hadn't feel the need to talk to him until just awhile ago. I didn't think I would do what I had done before, but this situation called for some help.

  His status on myspace said something along the lines of "my dad thinks im a failure, my mom looks at me in disappointment, and they don't think I'm going anywhere with my life." At first, it was easy to ignore, because I noticed his friend by the name of Brenda comment on his status (it's possible to do that now.) The thing is that before he had went on and changed his status, I had commented him about the discovery of the Pop king, Michael Jackson's death. He didn't bother commenting back, so I figured I should forget I even bothered sending him a comment. After all, I was just dropping by to see how he was doing. I found out, later, that seeing his status something was wrong. I don't know what happened, or how it happened. All I cared about was if he was ok. Even though we're no longer together, it doesn't mean I can't give a shit about what he's going through. I couldn't ignore it, seeing the status. Still visible in my awareness of the situation, I looked for a way to contact him. I didn't want to text him, because god knows where his phone can possibly be. I looked on my buddies list on AIM, and found he was on. I was lucky to catch him. Of course, since we have just broken up not too many days ago, I felt awkward contacting him, but I knew I had to do it. I care about him. Five seconds into IMing a "hey", I already was becoming anxious. Finally, a few more seconds (that seemed like minutes) pass, and a responsive "hey" back. My way of casual talk is very weird, but it worked. I knew something was wrong, so of course he couldn't just hide it away from someone close to him. I discovered the idea that his parents have been bringing him down instead of keeping him up. Just like any filipino parent would do, they expect alot from their children, but his parents are hardcore. They beat my mom and the rest of my family put together. Actually, maybe they're equal to one individual in my family; I'll just keep in mind not to mention the name. It's a shame to know such parents like themselves exist. I would be ashamed if I were them, because bringing their child down in such ways...I'd think is verbal abuse. I'm no professional, but it seems obvious that my best friend is being mistreated. Although he is just a teen and younger than his parents, it shouldn't give out that privilege for them to bully their own child. It's a disgrace. Especially to know that someone you hold dearly in your heart, doesn't deserve that manner, you wish you could do something. He wishes to escape from them, to run away and hopefully be a success. While we were IMing, I tried convincing him to just deal with their insults or tell a responsible adult about it. Unlike me, he told me he has a strong faith in God, and knows even those who do the worst things are forgiven. For that, he is an inspiration. I stick by his side to whatever he decides to do, and I hope that he follows what I've told him by making sure that's what he wants to do, that once he starts, there's no looking back. Even though we're no longer together, it still gives me that chance to still talk to him, to still love him as a friend. I didn't think it was possible, but I'm friends with my ex and we're still best friends like we've never even dated. I'm glad we're talking, and I'm glad I could still try to talk him out or into doing stuff, just being courteous and lending my thoughts. Having him back, only makes me happier, and I wish it did the same for him, but I know we can't always have it both ways. Maybe that statement's not even true, it may be false. In the near future though, I hope he keeps in mind I'll be here for him, always.

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