" Keep Holding On, Cuz You Know We'll Make It Through, We'll Make It Through. Just Stay Strong, Cuz You Know I'm Here For You, I'm Here For You "

In the style of the Oscars, I have a speech prepared to thank all the people who have helped me stay strong.


Announcer: The award for strongest person in a heart-breaking, life-changing situation goes to MILLIE

(Millie looks up, bewildered. She had no idea that this award would go to her, but nevertheless shes stumbles to her feet and makes her way up to the stage. She takes the award and stares at it, then takes her place at the podium. She clears her throat and looks out over the audience)

Millie: I didn't expect this, honestly. I didn't do anything special during this difficult time. I wanted no arguments... so I just stayed out of it. But people did fight my battles for me. Mum, thank you so much for being there when tears streamed down my cheeks because of the pain of the knife in my back. You hugged me and comforted me and talked with me long into the night. Dad, you were so supportive of it all and - although tempered - helped me finally come to the realisation of what a 'friend' truly is. Devan, you made me laugh... Lynn and Emily, you guys have been just as supportive about this whole thing through blog comments and hugs. I look forward to coming to yours again so I can get a true release. Oscar, you kept me sane and your hugs are warm and fluffy. La Toya and EmiIly... thank you guys for being so protective. And most importantly, Niall. You are the reason I kept going and stayed strong. You are my sunshine and my stars and I couldn't live without you. I love you. And now I'm being prompted to finish my speech, so thanks again to all of these people. Everything happens for a reason, and I've grown up and matured even more from this experience. At least now I'm prepared. They say if you get your heart broken it never heals... but mine has thanks to my amazing support. Sure, it'll be sore for a while and sometimes it'll pang for no reason, but I'll make it through.

(Millie kisses the award and then bows to the audience. She beams. This is a tremendous moment for her in terms of realisation. She then exits the stage, award held high. She's made it through the rain, and baby the rainbow is beautiful)



(Blog title: Keep Holding On by Avril Lavigne)