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An Open Letter To My Best Friend

Because you've never left my side.

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An Open Letter To My Best Friend
Kelsey Roschen

This may sound cheesy, but thank you for just being there. Even if we say it all the time or not at all, I wanted to say thank you for being my best friend and for never leaving my side. It takes a special person to not get annoyed or frustrated by my little ticks, but you;re still here.

Thank you for showing me that life doesn't always have to be planned out. That when I want things to go my way and I have everything planed out, that it's OK for something to go wrong. You let me know not to stress over the little things or the things I can't control.

Thank you for showing me that food can also be my best friend. No matter what we could be doing, if food is brought up, that's all we can think about from that moment on. You never judge me on what or how much I eat, but indulge just as much as me.

Thank you for showing me how to be brave. You have showed more times than not how to be someone who speaks their mind. Someone who isn't afraid to do the things they want or say the things they need to say. You showed me to stand up for myself, but even more importantly, that you would stand up for me when I couldn't.

Thank you for showing me that it's OK to have feelings. Whether the feelings are outrageous or understandable, you showed me that it's important to share them. You encouraged me to show how I felt and open myself up to being vulnerable. Even if my feelings were outrageous, you told me straight up.

Thank you for opening up your house to me. Your family brought me in as their own and I felt more part of the family than just a friend. Even if you aren't home, I'm comfortable enough to hang out there.

Thank you for sharing your life with me. We've spent hours and hours together, but nothing seems to compare to that time. Every time we're together, there never seems to be enough time to talk about all the latest gossip or recent news. Every minute that we've spent together has changed us in certain ways and that's something that we'll take with us forever.

Thank you for showing me that life is better with someone to share it with. Even if you're going for a late night food run, it's always better to have someone with you. Even if you're just spending a little time together, it'll always be more fun with you.

Thank you for being more than a best friend to me, but more like a sister. It's no wonder people get us confused or think were related. Even if we do argue like sisters sometimes and people think we're actually upset with each other, there couldn't be a better choice to be my best friend.

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