Someone once told me that a best friend is someone who tells you how they feel no matter what. Even though it may hurt the person, I don't believe it's a true best friend. A true best friend should tell you things in a kind and supportive way. In the essay “Secret Ceremonies of Love and Death” the author realizes that she will soon lose her best friend. I wish I knew when I was going to lose my best friend. Epicurus' quote "We need not so much the help of our friends as trust in their help in need" means to me that we may think we need the help of our friends, but in reality, they are the ones who seek help in us. Jamal was looking for help but there was nowhere to be found. I always thought that if you lived with a person or knew them your whole life, they couldn't be your best friend. Damn, I was wrong. I've known my cousin my whole life and we've practically lived together. Wherever he went, I went. Every school he went to, I was right behind him. Yes, I was younger but so what! Jamal never disowned or mistreated me. He loved his life...