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An Open Letter To The Friends I've Lost Touch With

I didn't mean it.

Samantha Dougherty
Feb 22, 2016
Shippensburg University
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An Open Letter To The Friends I've Lost Touch With
Brendan O Se

I guess the only way to start this is, "Hi, and I'm sorry."

I'm sorry that we have lost touch for whatever reason, or that our only form of contact is an occasional "like" on Instagram or Twitter—which to me is losing touch. I probably can't tell you what happened to us, but my guess is you can't either. I never thought I would have weekend plans without you in them, but life kind of got in our way. We knew this could happen after high school, but we never were going to let it happen to us, right? I'm sorry that I wasn't there for you when you and your boyfriend broke up, or when you got engaged. I'm sorry I wasn't there to help you battle your demons and I'm sorry I wasn't there when you found out who you really were. I'm sorry I wasn't there when you dropped out of school and I'm sorry I wasn't there for what I can imagine was the best and worst day of your life. What I'm really sorry about is that I know all of this from someone else, someone who probably didn't hear until weeks later. I'm sorry that they knew before I did because if this was three years ago, I would've been right there with you. I know my apologizes don't mean much now, but I hope that you know they are sincere.

I also want you to know how proud I am of you for staying so strong and finding yourself, which we all know is what you really needed. I'm proud of you for making a life for yourself and finding eternal happiness and love. I'm proud of you for staying true to yourself, after life gave you so many opportunities to change.

We might not be inseperable like the good ol' days. We might not even be the same people, because after a few years who really is? I just want to thank you for giving me so many memories. Thanks for helping me become who I am. Without you, my life would be wildly different. Thanks for teaching me what a real friend is.

Just remember, just because we lost touch doesn't mean I don't care. I know you've found security in other people but if you ever want a taste of nostalgia, or just need an old friend I'll be here. I've always been here. I guess we just lost touch...

Sincerley,

An old friend

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