Throughout life there will be ups and downs, but through it all there is always one friend by your side. They help you through the darkest days and help you find the light at the end of every tunnel. They see the good in you when no one will give you a second look. They help you find the person you truly are and the person you want to be in the future. But, what happens when the person that was there for you is no longer there?

To you,

Years and years of friendship that I thought would never end have come to an end. People grow apart and people change, I understand. I just didn't think it would ever happen to us. We were so close and yet we have grown so far apart. I take full blame.

We used to be so close. We used to want the same things in life. We had similar goals and aspirations, but now, we aren't remotely near the same person. We don't even find enjoyment in similar things anymore. You have taken to a new scene in your life and I in mine. You have found where you want to be in life and I am still searching for where I want to be. You have found happiness in places that happiness does not exist for me.

I have stepped out of this friendship for my own well being. I need to find my own happiness and where I want to be. I am looking for a healthy platform to build my future on and you...you are not, it seems. I want you to know, I will always care about you and always want the best for you; the best just isn't with me. Our friendship has diminished and maybe it is for the best. This relationship became toxic and that is something neither of us need.

I will always be here for you and care to know how you are doing, but "best friends forever" just probably isn't us much anymore. I always will cherish our memories, and laugh remembering the many laughs we have shared. I will wince thinking about the tears. Maybe our friendship was predestined to end like this, I don't know. Either way, this "forever" just didn't seem long enough.

I wish the best for you and I love you all the same.