To my childhood best friends,

It's mind-blowing to look back on all the memories we've shared, and compare it to where each of us are in life as of today. And the reality is, I wouldn't be where I am without you.

The reason I say this is because we grew up together; we shaped each other into the people we are today. We may all be on different paths of life, but that doesn't mean you didn't help to get me here.

I became who I am because you helped me to find my true interests and liking's, and assisted me in developing my future dreams. I'm where I am because you stood by my side through those awkward stages during growing up, all the good times, as well as the bad, and I stood by yours.

To me, you all were life changers. I can only imagine how dissimilar things would be now if I had different friends growing up. I'd have differing influences and probably would've developed totally new liking's, habits, goals, etc.

The sad reality is that we are all in different stages of our lives, and have somewhat drifted due to this. But what has came to my realization as well is that childhood friends are forever friends, and will be there no matter how "separated" we may become (although I hope we don't). Childhood friends will have your back because they have since day one, and you don't have to see them everyday to maintain a friendship; it's just kind of a known and accepted fact.

I love this because I know I will always have you in my life, despite any changes that occur in our individual lives that may affect visits or time spent together. I know that no amount of distance could change our continual, strong friendship that we have.

So for that, I thank you for sticking by my side throughout the years and making me who I am today. I most definitely couldn't have done it without you. And although I wish we were closer, I am still thankful to be able to call you my friend to this day. And I will never will think of you as any less.

Sincerely,

Your forever friend