best friend – I Write Her

Hey Bestie!

Published on April 22, 2026April 17, 2026 by Susi Bocks10 Comments

You don’t know this, at least I don’t think you do, but today is National Terry Day! You do know that I celebrate you every day, right? This is just a bonus day to let the whole world (at the very least, my readers) know the brilliant person you are!

To those who will read this post, who don’t know who she is, let me tell you about Terry, and I hope you will celebrate her too. Just a few things among the many reasons why she deserves to be celebrated – she is wicked smart, loves deeply, you won’t catch her getting played, feels deeply AND understands more than anyone else I’ve known who’s dealt with some stuff, stands her ground, knows her worth, and is a caring and supportive mensch. Despite all the shit life has and continues to throw at her, she still manages to keep her world more stable than three-quarters of the 8.3 billion people inhabiting this earth.

Terry, you are to be celebrated in my book because for me you healed a wound, filled a void and remained (TO THIS DAY!) the person who was always there for me when I needed her. AND the person I look up to with admiration and respect that grows deeper every day. Most importantly, you have ALWAYS accepted me exactly the way I was, whether I was wonderful to be around, a whiny teenager, or a sobbing adult. You loved me, cared about my existence in the past and present, and helped me protect my future. I love you for being the friend you are. You ARE the purest example of what friendship looks like.

I WISH I had the plug-in on my WordPress account to show you what Terry sent me, the EXACT moment I was focused on writing this piece dedicated to her. It’s scary the wavelength we are on. But I will just ask you to click on the link below, so you can see how time, space, and distance can’t get between this duo. Enjoy the show! And celebrate Terry, it’s HER DAY!!!

https://www.facebook.com/reel/4512309119000480

And yes, Terry, I took all the pictures from your FB page because I was too lazy to go through all my pics. Thank you! 😘

Interactions

Published on March 17, 2026March 11, 2026 by Susi Bocks13 Comments

Redux

Best friends
know all the parts of you
are the holders of your broken and healed parts
cherish your being
drop everything to prop you up
talk you through your misery
share their joy intensely
always excited for all the chatting to be had

Close friends
care for your welfare
hug away the fear
delighted in your presence
make the effort to spend time
always just a phone call away
treasure the occasional company
are trustworthy until they are not

Acquaintances
offer condolences
say awww with a forced enthusiasm
talk about you as necessary
wish you the best
don’t remember important things
say hi and bye fairly quickly
frequently disappear from your life

Enemies
smile with the intent of doing damage
set sabotage in motion
talk trash behind your back
mind fuck the real friends
suck the air out of a room
have nothing good to say
lie to get what they want

May you have more than just a single digit number of best friends,
a whole community of close friends, a nominal amount of acquaintances,
and be spared enemies as you travel down your timeline.

For Life

Published on December 8, 2025 by Susi Bocks26 Comments

***Alvan Nee – Unsplash.com***
***Inspired by What do you see #318***

two peas in a pod
no life without the other
we’re forever friends

Til We Meet Again

Published on November 4, 2025October 31, 2025 by Susi Bocks10 Comments

Redux

far-away friend
i’m crying
in preparation
for our next
goodbye

Originally published 4/10/2019 on I Write Her.

Mates

Published on January 10, 2025January 4, 2025 by Susi Bocks5 Comments

we’re unique
different in so many ways
but sharing the same values
which brought us close
and to this day
keeps us dear to each other

i’m so glad our lives intertwined

Real

Published on June 27, 2023June 25, 2023 by Susi Bocks5 Comments

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with my tribe there’s peace
calm, protective connections
there’s an ease with them

Originally published September 24, 2018 on I Write Her.

The Favorites

Published on January 20, 2023January 20, 2023 by Susi Bocks21 Comments

people laughing and talking outside during daytime — ***Priscilla Du Preez – Unsplash***

it takes time and circumstance
to find the right ones
just the few steadfast
handful of friends
the ones who are our strength
and also our cover
shielding us from attacks
wrapping us up in their arms
emanating all the love
our tired and aching psyches need

going through trials and tribulations
it separates the wheat from the chaff
and when those friends prove themselves
over and over again
cherish those
for they will be by your side for the duration

Note: While I wish some of the human race would get their shit together, it’s not likely to happen in my time. For this reason, I generally don’t like people, but I love the ones that I like.

A Little Help From My Friend

Published on January 3, 2023January 21, 2023 by Susi Bocks14 Comments

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Ghosts of the past linger in the chambers of my memory.

Like the heavy feel of lanolin staining memories a smudged yellow.

An intervening moment of serendipity removes the hold of bygone days.

Again, my simpatico relationship meaningfully ties me to my abundant present.

*I was given these bolded/highlighted four words during a visit with my bestie. Thank you for the inspiration, Terry!

Originally published 8/15/2018 on I Write Her.

Terry

Published on October 24, 2022 by Susi Bocks11 Comments

Thanks for the prompt, Sadje! What do you see #15 7

While I might resemble the words in this image, I think I will dedicate this post to my bestie, Terry Susi. Not only do these words describe her, but the whole vibe of the picture speaks her name. Watch below. You’ll understand.