I have this friend that I care about quite a lot. Even though we have never met physically I feel a deep connection. I really care about what happens to this friend. See, he and I are much alike. We both have this huge amount of pain and angst that we wear like a crown of thorns....it hurts like hell but you are afraid to pull out the thorns for fear you will bleed to death. There is this unimaginable crime we have committed and each of us refuses to forgive ourselves. How can a person have redemption if they feel they cannot even extend mercy to themselves? My friend one day said he felt like a one eyed monster... I wish so much I could get him to step away from the mirror and see himself with my eyes. He would find that the monster does not exsist! He would see that warm, caring guy with the beautiful heart.

My friend, I cannot slay the dragons in your head....but I can hold your hand while you look him square in the eye. I will always be there for you.