Thank you

I was talking with Darlena again today because she always listens and always gives me good advice, even if she knows it's not what I want to hear, she tells me how it is and tries to set me straight. At one point in our conversation:

D: i know i must hv told u this many many times
D: but believe in urself..and hv confidence in urself..
Me: i try, i really do
D: and that is not just how u present urself
D: in fact..it's not that at all
D: it's wt u believe within
D: and a really big part of that is not afraid of being alone
Me: well, i think i'll need more time to overcome that fear.. it's something that has become ingrained in me from years and years of painful experiences (even before college)
D: i understand

"I understand." It's such a simple thing to say, but somehow, it means so much to me. I even felt my eyes getting a bit wet at the corners when I read that (which is why I immediately wrote this). I don't think there is anything else that could have been said there that would have fit so perfectly, that would have shown me that she really does care and understand. Thank you so much for being there for me and for really listening and understanding. Thank you so much.