Of all the people I have ever called friends, only a select few remain apart of my life today. Our exchanges are limited, to a smile in passing, if anything at all. I suppose that it’s just the natural rhythm of life; with time people change, moving in different directions— and often times losing touch with one another is part of that process. But regardless of where we might stand today, or how different we might be from the people who called each other friends, we did once. And because of this, there are some things that I want to make known.
I’m grateful for the times we shared. Though we no longer speak, I often find myself reminiscing of the conversations we had, the places we went, or the things we experienced together. And though some of it less pleasant to think about; the arguments and falling outs— remembering these are just as important, because the impact of our friendship goes far deeper than just a collection memories.
Each one of you played a role in making me the person I am today. Whether you pushed me to go beyond what I thought myself capable of, provided stability in an otherwise chaotic time, or simply were someone who I could have fun with, I learned a great deal from our friendship; things like how to step out of my comfort zone, how to be a better person, and countless others. And I do hope, that when you look back at our friendship, I was able to do the same for you. Or at the very least provide some pleasant memories to look back on.
I also know some of you probably look back at our friendship with disdain. Maybe it was because we ended in turmoil, or were just too different to ever truly get along. But these friendships are no less important to me. You taught me lessons of equal importance; things like how to be a nicer person and that it’s okay let go of people sometimes. Maybe you still hate me for some reason or another; that’s fine— in fact for a long time I probably felt the same way. But looking back, if we were ever friends, the good must have once outweighed the bad at some point. And though it may be difficult to remember at times, you did matter to me a great deal.
We were once apart of each other's lives, but for whatever the reason may be, we no longer are. For some of you, I wish that was not the case, while for others I know any relationship is best left to history. But regardless of these specific circumstances, our friendship, no matter how long it has been since we last spoke, has left a permanent indentation upon my life. And though I don’t know how many of you actually remember me with anything but apathy, or even think about me at all, I wish you all the best in life.
