Names have been omitted to protect privacy.

Back in December, I met a boy. He became good friends with me and my fiance. I never realized something bad would cause him to leave so abruptly.

His family was constantly nagging him, insulting him, and harassing him, even after he left home. Tyler and I supported him, we wanted to see him succeed and joyful. So we became the three closest friends. We would sit and talk for hours, laughing and chatting away about our problems through friendship.

When something happened that caused a ripple effect in his and our lives. He quit his job, hoping his family would finally give up on hurting him and wronging him, but it only got worse.

After a couple of weeks, he told us he found a job. We were all excited for what was yet to come. We were hopeful, but then something happened. Something I don't think I can put in this article.

Events transpired and our dear and close friend told us, "I have to get the hell out of dodge. I had this feeling in my heart that I just had to go, for both of you and your sake." We hoped he would stay, we had finally found someone to be ourselves with, to relax with, to laugh with, and to cry with.

Though we had only known him for a few months, he had walked into our lives with a bond that's rare to find. He packed up his things and left early the next morning.

We don't know where he went, but we know that he left to help us. We miss him every day.

Don't take your friends for granted. They are the family you choose. Hold them close to your heart and you will see how much love you can really have for them. I hope he sees and/or reads this because he was unlike any other person I have ever met in my life.

Just know that we care about you.