A couple of you were my best friends since elementary school. We grew up together, and shared some very important years of our lives together. You witnessed me go through a really hard time in my life, and you supported me a majority of the way. But then we grew apart. Growing apart happened slowly. We were becoming different people, and hanging out together was no longer the same. I had been upset about this for a long time, but it is easier for me to understand now that sometimes people outgrow each other.

A couple of you left my life with no apparent reason. One day we were hanging out in the same group, and the next day I was no longer being invited to anything while you all still saw each other. I never understood what happened. I never received any explanation. I understand now that there are always going to be things in life that we will never fully know what occurred. We are not always going to be given explanations. I always wondered if I did anything to upset you, and if that is why I started to be cut out from you all. If I did, I am sorry because I never meant to do that.

A few of you were only my friends because we shared the same friends. You and I were never the closest friends I had, but you were still there for me when I needed you. Even though we were not best friends, you still cared about me. I understand that sometimes people will only be friends because they share the same friend. But that is okay. It is okay to not be close to every one of your friends.

Quite a few of you were only my school friends. You were the kind of friends that I talked to in class or at lunch, but never really saw outside of school. I understand that sometimes simply having acquaintances that you talk to can be really nice. It can be nice to be social to people in your classes or at work and have it be nothing more. It is nice to not have to be good friends with every person you meet.

There were a lot of you that I did not keep in touch with in college. I had to let go of some friendships. I had to move on and start making new friendships in college. To those of you who I stayed in touch with, thank you for being my friends. Thank you for being there for me, even when we are hours apart from each other. Despite the distance, you are still there for me every day. I loved seeing you guys over winter break.

To everyone, thank you for being a part of my life, whether you are currently in my life or not. Thank you for teaching me how to be a better friend. Thank you for sharing important times of my life with me, and helping me through those times. Thank you for teaching me how there are many different forms of relationships. I hope each and every one of you are doing well and are happy.