This is one thing I never thought I would write about. Then again, I never thought that I would be without you. You were my best friend, the one who was there for all the tears and made me laugh until I forgot all my troubles. Those days seem like only yesterday, when in reality, they're just a distant memory.

You're one of the few people that I'll never forget. You made such an impact on my life and that is something that will never change. I miss you every day, even if I know it's for the best that we aren't close anymore. It still hurts knowing that things might have been different between us. I truly can't identify where we started to fall apart. It all happened so quickly that it seemed to hit us like a bus. All I remember is that one day I woke up and I didn't know how to talk to you anymore. That was confusing and I didn't know how to fix it. I'm sorry for not trying harder.

I wanted you to know that you'll always matter to me. I'm proud of your successes and I wish you the best in all that you do. You shine so brightly in this world that it can be hard to keep on your path when people are constantly trying to put you down. I also wish the best for your family. They took me in as their own, and I never wanted anything but for them to be happy.

I'll never forget all the lessons that you taught me about life either. You taught me that I was amazing and that I never deserved to cry over another person. I learned that it was okay to be silly and have fun, because we were young and had no responsibilities. Even when we stopped being friends, you taught me that I was able to be independent, be my own person without you by my side. It took me a while, but I realized that you made me a better person.

Thank you for everything. Without you, I wouldn't be me. I continue to hope that one day we will be friends again, but I know that there might not ever be the right time for that. I hope that you continue to be your amazing self and that you find another best friend who can give you memories to last a lifetime. I want nothing but the best for you, and for me.