I have 2 friends. Andy and my friend Elaine. Well, they've always talked badly about this one girl, Heather. Well, I met Heather.

They've said how much of a mooch she is, that she just uses people, and that basically she's a bad person.

After getting to know Heather I realized something. She is a needy person, someone who needs a lot of positive attention, and who needs a lot of love. She was severely abused several times by many people--something I relate to very well. I like Heather. I admit it. I enjoy her company and everything.

Well, Heather came by one night just to hang out. She asked for a few things, sure...but nothing excessive that I thought was out of the question. Like she asked for a drink...not like she asked for $100 or anything like that, ya know? We spent time chatting and we like the same things...which I find to be a rare occurrence.

Andy was a jerk the whole time, which made me angry. I thought he was a bit rude, too. I know I don't know her well, but she didn't seem to be the witch that they made her out to be.

They're telling me not to be her friend, not to have her visit, not to talk to her, etc. It's like I'm not allowed to have friends outside of my tiny circle or friends who are different! This is just making me so mad!

And then today the doorbell rang. It was Heather's mother-in-law. Heather tried to kill herself last night. Now this is really upsetting me...but yet I can't say anything because it's "not allowed"! I'm getting all teary-eyed just thinking about Heather and all this...