What I Want My Ex-Best Friend To Know

Dear Ex-Best Friend,

I have barely written four words down, and I am tempted to erase them already. I need to write this not only for myself, but for other's dealing with losing their best friend at some point in their life. I don't want this to seem as cliche as all of the other "ex-best friend" articles...but it might be. I don't know if you will even see this article...but I hope you do.

As I was scrolling through my phone deleting photos I found pictures of us. Suddenly, a range of emotions started to come up. I began to think of all the memories we have created and then I realized that unfortunately you are a stranger now. I have been reminiscing the past few days on all that occurred between us. Towards the end of our friendship things seemed very dysfunctional and then everything ended so abruptly. I do believe that things happen for a reason whether they seem right at the time or not. I blamed myself for a long time, but realized that it takes two in a friendship. During that time it was very rough losing my "right hand". The person I wanted to be in my wedding one day. The person I wanted to share my best days and worst days with. Most of all the person I considered a sister.

I want you to know that I wish I could tell you everything that has happened since I have to come to college, all of the amazing new friends I have made, and all of the crazy nights I have experienced.

I want you to know although I have matured greatly, I continue to be the outgoing fun person I have always been and always will be.

I want you to know that I will never forget the first day we met because it was one of the best days that I will hold onto forever.

I want you to know that you were the one person that probably knew me better than I knew myself and that is one of many reasons why I will always cherish the friendship we had. I wish nothing but happiness for you and eventually one day we can be friends again.

Take care,

Your Ex-Best Friend