To my beautiful friend,

People say that everyone has at least one story that will break your heart. For a while, I didn’t think that was true.

I watched you glide through life, carefree and confident. I watched as you jumped over the hurdles put in front of you and as you proved everyone wrong with each accomplishment you tucked under your belt.

For some reason, I thought that you were above the pain and the sadness that we mere humans are subjected to now and again. But, as I watch you struggle with something so heavy and hard, I am beginning to think that those people were right.

I hate to admit it, and I hate seeing someone that I love so dearly and so completely deal with something so difficult. But now I am finally being forced to see the truth.

There are any number of clichés that I could throw at you right now to try to talk you through this. I could tell you that everything happens for a reason. I could tell you that God only gives his toughest battles to his strongest fighters. And all of these things are true, but I know that it doesn’t make things hurt any less.

I can’t make things better for you. I am so so sorry to say that. And believe me, I would if I could.

But what I can do is be here. I will answer the phone when you call me at 3 a.m. because you want to talk, and I will text you to remind you that I love you when you tell me to go away.

I will order dominos at eleven in the morning and sit with you on your bed all day long. When you want to vent, when you need someone to listen to every confused and hurt thought running through your head, I will be right here.

We both know that emotions are not really my strong suit. When you just need a hug, and someone to sit beside you in silence while your heart aches, I can do that too.

Someday, when all of this is behind you, I don’t want you to look back at this time and see only the sadness.

I want you to remember that even through this challenge, you felt love.

There is only so much that I can do to make you recognize that. I just want you to know that I think the world of you, and seeing you so down hurts me too.

My heart is breaking for you. It always does. Whether it is an issue with a boy, a problem at home, or you not getting your dream job, I am here to celebrate every success and to mourn every disappointment alongside you. My hope for our future is many more ups than downs, but I will support you through each one no matter what.

I know how bad things seem, but I hope that my love can help make this just a little bit more bearable. I am thinking of you always and sending positive thoughts your way. Please remember that even the most broken hearts heal. And I will be beside you until yours feels whole again.

All of my love,

Your best friend