at my lowest, i realized a lot. i realized that no one was going to save me when i was at my worst, so i had to save myself. i learned that not everyone you call a friend will be there when you're down. some people only stay when they benefit from you and disappear when you need them the most. it hurt, but it taught me to stop expecting too much from others and start relying more on myself. sometimes, your hardest moments reveal who truly cares about you, and they remind you of how strong you can be even when you feel completely alone.