this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship bracelet

If you’re lucky, you’ll find one person who brightens your day, lends an ear, and inspires you. Let’s share some heartwarming stories of True Friendship that will make you call your bestie.

She was new to my school and we despised each other for the first year. Looking back on it now, I think it was only because we were so alike. After a horrible day, I sat on the ground crying when I saw someone sit down next to me. I wasn't sure who it was at first. It was the girl that I hated. But, she held me and told me it would be alright. From then on we have been best friends. When she comforted me, she touched my heart with all of her love.

- Linda, Concord, California

I came down with a horrible stomach bug when my husband was out of town. My best friend showed up with saltines, Sprite, essential oils, and—the best part—her Netflix password.

- Betty, Friendswood, Texas

Lisa comes over, and we do each other’s nails while we lie in bed watching TV like high school girls.

- Jane, Minneapolis, Minnesota

After seven years of teaching, I was let go before the school year ended. I was devastated. Making matters worse, some of the other teachers stopped talking to me. But one coworker stood by me, going so far as to ask the principal to let me work with her till the end of the school year. He reluctantly agreed. Continuing to work gave me back my dignity. I’m now at another job, where I am happy and confident.

- Beth, Exton, Pennsylvania

My best friend in college taught me spontaneity. One day Christie persuaded me to run around campus dressed in battle armor and wielding a cardboard sword, all while laughing maniacally. People stared at us, but we had too much fun to care.

- Fen, Logan, Utah

YOU KNOW WHAT THEY SAID AT THE END OF CASABLANCA (1942)?

Rick Blaine, played by Humphrey Bogart, says, "Louie, I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship."