I'm always proud of my friends for growing, because I know how hard it can be to get through certain things, to keep going even when life feels heavy and to become a better version of yourself little by little. Seeing them grow find happiness discover new things about themselves, and become the people they want to be makes me genuinely happy. I hope they know that even if they don't always notice their own progress, I'll always be here to celebrate it with them. They don't have to be perfect or have everything figured out to make me proud. I'm proud of them simply for trying for staying for learning and for continuing to grow at their own pace. They deserve to be loved and appreciated not only for who they'll become but also for who they are right now.