Blonde pig tails, Justice spaghetti straps, and Yellowbox flip flops. You accepted it all. You sought me out and found me when no one else did. You introduced me to a whole new world of friendship and love that grew stronger than even our secrets. I honestly cannot imagine my life without you in it, even though that is the life I am living now. A life without you.

Maybe God put you in my life for only a few years because He knew that they would be the toughest of my life. He knew I needed a person. My person. Through my parents' divorce, my first job, and heartbreaks; you supported me, you encouraged me, and you walked with me.

This letter is not to look back on the past, but to thank you for the years that you stood by me, and for the years you did not. We got in silly arguments and petty fights, but that never stopped you for being there for me when I needed it most. Thank you for the kind words and for the words that I did not want to hear. I needed to hear them more than you know.

You belonged to my family and I belonged to yours. My family loves you so much that they still ask about you to this day. I remember being responsible for you and you for me. It was like our families gained another child. Although we do not speak anymore, I reach out to your family to make sure you are doing well. That is what best friends are for, even if being best friends ended years ago.

You hurt me. I hurt you. You forgave me. I forgave you. You loved me. I loved you. Thank you for years of experiencing the friendship that everyone deserves to have.

Meeting you was never a regret of mine, but losing you was one of the most heartbreaking and biggest regrets I have ever had. This life has brought so many amazing things, and one of them was you.

If You read this, I hope you see that I love you and I hope that you are living your best life right now.

XOXO, Your Ex Best Friend.