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To The Friend That Got Away

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To The Friend That Got Away
Trish Lim

To My Long Lost Friend,

All of our lives, we were certain that we shared an indestructible bond. We learned over the years that no boy, no drama and no amount of time could tear us apart. Even during our senior year of high school, we did not have a doubt in our minds that things would change between us. Unfortunately, we were wrong.

First I need you to know: this is not your fault. There was nothing that you said or did to make me angry, upset or agitated with you. And to be quite honest, it isn't exactly my fault either. Sometimes life works in mysterious ways. The two of us drifted apart as we embarked on this new adventure called college and took our own separate paths as we tried to find ourselves. We were both consumed in the excitement of starting our new lives, which put our friendship on the back burner.

Distance became a burden for our friendship, as it was the first time we've ever been separated for an extended period of time. Miles separated us during that first year of college, but it truly felt like you were light years away. I saw every photo you posted on social media of your college dorm and your new friends. I was excited and proud to see you so genuinely happy. This raises the question, then: How is it that someone who was once so figuratively, and literally, close by was gone from my life?

I've had my fair share of happiness too and I admit that you had slipped from my mind at certain times. However, the love I have for you was always there in my heart. Little things continue to remind me of you. When I'm having a bad day, my first instinct it still to call you. And when I feel homesick, I just look at the framed picture of us that sits on the desk of my dorm room.

You were not, and will never be, forgotten. I will always love you and want the absolute best for you. I hope you are having the time of your life and making memories with more great friends who have crossed your path. I am hopeful that our paths will cross again someday. We will find our way back to each other at some point in this life. For goodness sake, I wouldn't be who I am today without having had you in my life. But in the mean time, please remember me. Remember my quirks, my laugh, my flaws and my chocolate addiction. Keep every piece of me in your heart, as I hold all of you in mine. Through this process we will always remain friends, no matter how much time or distance stands between us.

Sincerely,

Your long lost other half

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