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An Open Letter To The People Who Cut Me Out

All I have to say is thank you

Alla Miller
Apr 12, 2016
Wheelock College
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An Open Letter To The People Who Cut Me Out
Alla Miller

Dear you,

At first I couldn’t put into words how I really felt about all of this. I didn’t understand why this could happen. I didn’t understand how after all of those years of friendship we just stopped talking. But after sitting with it now for a while, I am glad. I just have one thing left to say: Thank you.

Looking back at it now I remember the uncomfortable feelings. The loneliness and not understanding it or how this could happen. It’s weird when one day your best friend isn’t your best friend anymore. Or your closest friends aren’t your closest friends.

At first I was angry, angry at myself and how I could let this happen. But I learned to realize this wasn’t all my fault and every relationship is a two-way street. And towards the end it wasn’t good for any of us. It was toxic.

Although the way it ended could have been better and we lacked communication towards the end, in a weird way I am okay with it. Now oddly enough I am really glad it happened. If it wasn’t for you, I wouldn’t be the person I am today.

If it wasn’t for you I wouldn’t have met the amazing friends I have today, because without you I was forced to be by myself and make my own friends, which I am glad. I needed to experience it and I made amazing friends because of it. You also showed me who my true friends are and who stayed after everything, and I am glad for that. I was able to see the real sides of many people, especially those I thought didn’t have a side like that. You also made me realize how negative of an environment it was and all I was missing out on, which I experience now. It also showed me what I don’t personally want in a friend. And it's not that you’re a bad person, just not my person. I learned more about myself and thank you for letting me see the best in me that I love, and it made me so much stronger. I have accepted myself for myself and feel more comfortable with who I am.

Though things didn't workout for us and I don't think ever will, I think we all saw this coming for a while. So while it lasted, thank you for all the good memories and I hope everything works out in the end for you all.

Sincerely,

Your ex best friend

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