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An Open Letter To The Friend Who Stabbed Me In The Back

To the girl who destroyed the best friendship she ever had

Olivia Wood
Apr 12, 2016
SUNY New Paltz
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An Open Letter To The Friend Who Stabbed Me In The Back

Dear Former Best Friend,

You caused me many tears and many nights of pain. We used to be best friends but somewhere we lost our way. You may think I hate you for you have become, the truth is I feel sorry for you. I feel sorry you are so insecure about yourself and your life, you needed to lie, and attempt to bring others down with you.

You blamed me for things you did because you couldn't face the truth yourself. To be honest, you are cowardly. In the face of one decision and one moment of dishonesty, you lost the best friend you would ever have. I would never have lied and made you take the blame for my wrongdoings. I would have always had your back and defended you until the end. You missed out on a great friend.

I spent many nights crying, hurting, and questioning why you would do this to me. I know that it has nothing to do with me at all. I can't ask you to be a friend like I would be to you when you do not have the capability to give. I stopped taking it so personal and started realizing the issue was within yourself all along.

I still shed tears when I come across pictures of us as kids. We were supposed to grow up together. You were supposed to be in my wedding. You were supposed to know and love my kids. I may never know why you needed to throw all of it away. I may never be able to be your friend again, but I forgive you. I forgive because I know you have a hurt heart. I know you are lost and confused in this world. Maybe someday you will come back.

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