As you grow up most people tend to stick to the same friend group. Your family members and adult friends are constantly saying as you grow, you will separate but you don't believe it. What do they know right? From your very first day of school to your very last, breakups, vacations, family parties! Their family treated you like their own just like yours did to them. How do you expect to drift a part after going through all of that together? People came and went, fights happened and lots of tears, but at the end of the day you all wouldn't trade any of that for the world. College, boyfriends/girlfriends, tough times, and many other things happen. You drift apart. The day everyone warned you about finally came. How could your "family" be considered such strangers now? When you run into them at the store it's just awkward, you don't even know what to say. It's a very devastating situation but it happens. Sometimes it is for the better. You realize who truly appreciated your friendship, and you realize who was there when they needed something, or when it was convenient for them. It's like a breakup, only ten times harder. We understand people fall in love and we wouldn't want to wish our friends anything less than the true love they deserve but don't turn your back on friendships. There is absolutely no way to explain and no way to compete with the love of a friendship. At the end of the day, you need to realize who was there from the beginning and who would do anything for you in an instant. How are you supposed to have a wedding with no bridesmaids or groomsmen? The worst part of this whole thing is coming to the realization that they're gone. When you needed them most, they weren't there. Your whole friendship you were nothing but great to them, you did everything for them not because you had to, because you wanted to! When the tables turn, nobody is there for you. When times got tough, you had no one. It's sad to see the ones you love change as time goes on. You can only hope one day they'll realize, but for now it's time to let go. Never forget the memories and lessons you learned. Don't ever forget the friendship you once had. Cherish the past, look forward, and pray for the future.