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An Open Letter To The Person Who Was Always There For Me

We all have that special some one in our lives who we can go to with anything.

Marissa Baker
Nov 30, 2015
Creighton University
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An Open Letter To The Person Who Was Always There For Me

To the person who was always there for me,

I just finished talking to you right before I sat down to write this article. Looking back at the past few years, I realize how lucky I have been to know you. The crazier part is that, even through the time and distance, we can still connect, and you're still my number 1 confidant.

From the first night I met you, I felt as if I were running and every time I see you, the running feeling comes back, almost as if I am running to catch up to you.

After taking time contemplating this, I realized that when I am with you, I am not running away, but rather running towards a truth. I run to the real me. When I'm with you, I don't need to put up a barrier, or a shield. I don't need to filter my words, I can let them flow freely no matter how confusing. I don't need to hide my emotions, you let me cry, laugh, and scream in front of you. When I run to you, I am running back to the real me.

I often thought you were too good to be true. I have never met someone who was so in tune with my beliefs, views, and morals. You had a raw and naked view of the world, and I love your realism.

Pretty soon you got to be the one who I came to with anything. As a naturally private person, I never felt comfortable sharing information until you came along. From embarrassing to weird and disgusting, you hold some of my greatest secrets, and I couldn't be happier.

You were the person I came to when I got in petty fights with my parents, when my friends were being lame, and when a boys would act stupid and disrespectful. And no matter what I came to you with, you were always there to take care of me.

In this way, not every one understood our relationship. But we understood it perfectly, and that is all that matters.

So, thank you. Thank you for being with me, whether I am 1,000 miles away or sitting right next to you. Thank you for answering my 2 a.m. phone calls to talk about nothing. Thank you for binge watching our favorite TV shows into the early morning hours. Thank you for being so real with me. Thank you for making me feel good. Thank you for being you, because who you are is pretty special to me.

Sincerely,

Your friend

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