Hey there,
It's been a long time since we've talked. Like, a long time.
When we were in middle school, we were inseparable. I'm sure our parents got really annoyed with how close we were, but we didn't care. Middle school was a dark time for me though, and you were there for it. Well, you were until you moved and decided to leave me high and dry.
Your family never really liked me, and I always just assumed it was because I didn't grow up in a traditional home. Your mom always had something against me, but I was such a good kid. I cleaned up after myself, I helped you babysit, I helped you with homework, and never did anything without your parents permission; I was on my best behavior at all times because I wanted them to like me. For whatever reason, it was never good enough.
About halfway through 8th grade, you told me you were moving to Florida at the end of the year. I was sad, but I knew we would stay close because we were BFFs. At least, I thought so. A few days after school ended, you and I were texting. I was sitting in the back of my mom's car, and we were going to visit my grandparents. That's when you told me you and I couldn't be friends anymore because my problems were "too much for you."
I cried and cried after reading that text message. It hurt so bad losing my best friend, and I didn't know how to react especially since I was having so many "problems." I texted you back saying I would change, and I would stop telling you all of my "problems" even though they were completely valid and should've been talking about them. No matter what I said, you didn't text me back. You ignored me and pretended like I didn't matter at all.
The only conversation we've had since then was about college. We spoke our senior year in high school about sending each other graduation announcements and where we were going to college. We've never talked about that text message, and I still haven't received an explanation about why you did it. Honestly, it still bothers me more than it should.
I wish you could see the person I am today. You'd realize those "problems" I was having were completely valid, and they made me who I am today. I'm a much stronger person than I was back then, and I've overcome more problems that you'd never be able to understand. Regardless, thank you for doing what you did. I became more independent and learned how to take care of myself from your one single text message. Thank you for leaving me high and dry, so I could realize you weren't a friend I needed in my life.
Sincerely,
Your old BFF.
