Dear Old Friend,

As I continue my journey as a writer I've learned in order to be a good writer I need to be able to rip my heart open and bleed on the pages. Well, in this case, my keyboard. I've taken a lot of time to think about this letter if it is even necessary and well it is. But here is the kicker, I am not writing to you as a way to retrieve the closer I "think" I need but to say thank you for leaving.

You see, old friend, if you and I were still together I would have never have met the amazing man I am with today, and let me just say that was would be incredibly sucky.

I want to thank you for leaving when you did because at first I thought my entire life was over and now I realize how much amazing memories I'm making. With you leaving I learned something that I can only learn when someone breaks your heart. First, I learned that I am capable of being loved, more than once for that matter.

Second, I learned how to be alone, For a good amount of time I had to be alone and although I might have to be alone again some day I know how to take care of myself.

Lastly, You and my current boyfriend have taught and still teaching me is how to love myself. I've always had a hard time loving myself. But being loved and left had shown me that I am all that I have when people leave. I am beautiful and strong with or without a man.

It was fun while it lasted but thank you for giving me the opportunity to learn and find the amazing man I am with today. He truly is incredible and I am happily in love.