The luxury of making a pact

A friend was clearing out her stuff from another friends place. She found a load of stuff from 20 years ago including a photos album of her first years in London back in the early 80s when perms and leggings were big. She told me she left out of anger, a need to get away from her family. She didn't do it alone though. Her sister also was amongst the flatmates, friends, boyfriends, strippers and casual relationships in the photos. Theres a key there. This came up in conversation and she made the point that anger is a good motivator. Sure, but would, could you have done it if you hadn't had your sister there?

It's always easier to take risks when you're taking them with someone else, someone you know and trust. There's always that other person to encourage and support you onward, and vice versa. She was fortunate to have that someone. It's these times when I feel totally and utterly alone.