To My Childhood Best Friend,

Thank you for forming the mold for my former self. Because of you, I have learned what true companionship is and that true happiness must be shared. I have learned that it is better off that we aren't friends anymore, but the times we cherished I will remember. Something I wish I would have known then. Thank you for laughing over the silliest things with me, finishing each other's sentences and thinking the exact same thing as me most of the time. Then, I was lucky enough to have someone like you to share my deepest darkest secrets with. You were my right hand and I thank you for that.

Because of you, I now know what the definition of a true best friend is. You taught me what one wasn't. When times got tough, you left. That’s not what I real friend does. I shouldn’t have had to feel like I was used. We were supposed to feel comfortable as if we were sisters. Thank you for showing me how to be independent woman that doesn't have to lean on someone, especially someone like you. Thank you for always making fun of me especially in front of boys. I was nothing but nice to you and included you in everything. I should have realized back then you weren't a good friend when you just used me and didn't want to include me in everything because "I wasn't pretty enough or wasn't cool enough." You only used me when you needed something.

I understand that people aren't always meant to be friends forever, but you have taught me a lesson that it is better off this way. So this isn't a letter begging to have a friendship again, but it is my warm wishes to you. Thank you for the memories we shared back then. Hope you don't forget them like I didn't. Looking back at pictures makes me miss our friendship, but I know I am better off now. When people ask how you are or where you've been I just say busy because I won't bash you. But just remember, what you did was wrong and I hope someday you realize that. Maybe one day we can sit and talk things over, but for now, I hope you are well.

Once again thank you for making me move forward and branch out. Thank you for allowing me to venture out and find new friends who treat me right, care for me, and show me what the true definition of friendship is. Most importantly, thanks for the past memories; I will always remember everything we did together.

Be well,

Nicole