Leah Remini Instagram – Happy birthday to my bestie @michellevisage. And not only is it her birthday, but it’s also been 20 years since we met. Finding a friend you can play with and work with is hard, but in Michelle, I get both. A friend who understands me so well that I don’t need to explain things to her. A true friend is there for you when you need them the most. They don’t wait for you to reach out. They know. They laugh with you in ways no one else can. They know your deepest darkest secrets and insecurities and guard those with their life. They don’t judge you but rather help you to get on the right track. They know what’s happening in your everyday life and check in on you for the big and little things. They are a shoulder to cry on. They defend you. They share their pain with you and help you with yours. They know your triggers and avoid triggering them. They know your downfalls and love you anyway. They support your ever-changing wants in life and want you to grow and try new things. They don’t tell you to stay the same because they are fearful you will outgrow them. They remind you why you should love yourself and deserve to be loved. They pick you up when you need picking up. They tell you to get your shit together when you need to get your shit together. And they help you to get it together! They are always there when it’s not always convenient for them. They allow you to be your most vulnerable — sad, scared, insecure, angry, and they love you through it. That’s my friend Michelle and she deserves all the love she gets and then some. Happy birthday, Michelle. I love you with all of my heart.