Yes, it hurts.
Yes, it is devastating at times.
But ultimately it is not your fault.
Kristopher Roller
It is natural for people to drift apart.
Whether from distance, time, or a change in ideologies.
There is no closure, no answers to your questions.
Confusion bubbles into frustration.
So many questions buzz through your head until you start to question your own sanity.
What exactly caused this?Why exactly is she mad?What exactly did I do to deserve this?
Kristopher Roller
you’ve got the option to replay conversations over and over looking for answers.
you’re able to meticulously comb through every past detail until you turn blue.
it’s possible for you to blame yourself or it’s possible for you to blame her.
In complete honesty though, you may never know exactly why you lost your friend.
Sometimes, you just have to accept that many things are out of your control.
With that being said, allow yourself time to grieve, because it truly is a loss.
Losing a friend is comparable with losing a life partner.You shared everything from clothes to secrets.
And just like breaking up, losing a friend can come with confusion and heartache.
You find yourself scrolling through old pictures remembering every detail of that night in the bar.
You read old text messages and Facebook posts from your forever friend.
You struggle to move on and accept your new life.
Something happens, happy or sad, and you still have the urge to call your best friend.
All the while, the hole in your heart grows wider and more vacant.
Every day is a constant reminder of your lost friendship.
Seeing her latest Instagram post with all her next-on-the-list-friends hurts tremendously.
You were her therapist, her caretaker, and her closest companion.
You know the truth.
At least you hope.
You hope she will not replace you.
You hope it was not easy for her to leave you.
You pray that the girl you loved has a heart and that she is grieving too.
Unfortunately, there is no way to tell.
It becomes clear exactly how unevenly balanced it was.
You recall all the times you cooked her dinner when she had $1.50 in her bank account.
You reflect on all the late night phone calls talking about her parents divorce.
The unconditional, judgment-free, love you gave.
With all the extra time on your hands, you start keeping score.
The day your dog died and she never called.
The unanswered text messages when you had a bad day.
All the rejected invitations and the myriad of excuses.
You start to realize that she was only there for you when it was convenient for her.
The day you stop blaming yourself for the actions of others is the day you are free.
Free yourself from second-guessing and low self-esteem.
Grow a thicker layer of skin and understand that sometimes shit happens.
Yes, it hurts.
Yes, it is devastating at times.
Yes, you should grieve for as long as you need.
But, ultimately, it is not your fault.
The cruel intentions of others are not a reflection of you.
However, your reaction absolutely reflects your character.
Look back on your friendship with peace of mind, not bitterness.
No matter how shitty people treat you, all you could do is be kind.
Be a good friend, even with the possibility of abandonment looming.
Never let the maltreatment from others change you.
You cannot control people, but you might control how they affect you.
Never stop being a good friend, because eventually, good friends will come and they will stay.
