That’s My Squad

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Seven Ladies for a Life Well Lived

I have a Squad. Seven unique women that have influenced and impacted my life in so many ways. Ways they aren’t even aware of. They are so different from each other, and yet they are all my constant comfort. Some of them have met, but others have not. My Squad is not a group of girls that have been in each other’s lives since Middle School. Instead, they are brilliant ladies that I met at different times in my life. A couple of them came into my life when I was young. The rest of them found me when I was entering adulthood at a time when I needed support and connections the most.

What’s really awesome is that I am constantly surprised by all of the blessings they bring. When I told them I was writing this blog, they agreed to let me include them. They have also contributed to these posts with their own thoughts on our friendship. That’s so incredibly cool. I have friends that are willing to describe what they love about our relationship. I’m taking this opportunity to introduce anyone who reads this to seven ladies who have brought so much to me. Women who will continue to make a huge impact on my wonderfully full life.

When I think of My Squad, I know why these ladies are so beautifully important to me. One of the most amazing reasons is their honesty. All of them try to be honest with themselves and with me. They call me out on my bullshit and I can call them out, too. Women often say this about their friends, but I really mean it. These ladies are real. They want so much for themselves, and I want so much for them. Mutual respect is abundant in My Squad. I support and respect their choices and they give me their support for all of mine. We share and plan together. They give me strength and brutal truth, and I love them for it.

My life is so enriched by the true connections these awesome women give me. My Squad gives me this amazing gift because these girls are so authentic. I realize that feedback from those I love is the hardest because they have no reason to deceive me. Brutal honesty can hurt. But it isn’t so hard for me anymore because I know I need their honesty. I am better able to accept it from them than anyone else. It comes from a loving place. They are as true to themselves and their struggles as I could ever hope to have as an influence in my life.

They are generous, too. They jump for joy with me when our favorite things get better. They rearrange their lives to see me so we can experience the things we are passionate about together. They call or text when they even have a feeling I need something. I have the courage to ask them what they think about the decisions I make, and I try to be honest when they ask me about theirs. I know that they will stay with me even if we disagree. They aren’t afraid to question me to make sure that they understand what I’m saying knowing that I would never intentionally offend them.

We apologize when things are miscommunicated. We understand when life gets messy. We keep each other company when life gets quiet and we need noise. We know when to back off or push a little. I have seven fabulous friends that love me and that I love so much. They are old friends and newer friends. Each is a unique layer in my life that I would miss terribly if it were gone. I cherish them and know how truly blessed I am.

So… let me introduce you to each of them. Honestly, I can’t wait for you to meet each one. As you read my blog posts, you will be able to immediately meet in more detail the Lady or Ladies referenced in them.

Alli

Carley

Maria

Jenny

Mary

Emmy

Kelsey

Here we go!

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