To the people who were once in my life: thank you. Even though we may not speak anymore, you still are a part of me. If it weren't for you, there's no way I would be the person I am today without you influencing me at some point. I am a firm believer that we crossed paths for a reason; we didn't meet by accident. You came into my life when I needed you the most, almost like a blessing in disguise.

Every now and then, when life throws these obstacles, I long for your existence, for you to guide me through it. But with you gone, I reflect on the lessons you have previously taught me and continue to apply them to my everyday life.

Some of our relationships became toxic and it hurt to keep you around. I lost my self-worth trying to be the person you wanted me to be. We weren't good for each other; without you, I felt like a piece of my world was missing. That's why it was so hard to move on from you.

We quickly became strangers as we were best friends.

You taught me my mistakes and I learned from yours. Don't get me wrong — there are times that I wish we would have worked out in the long run, but I know this will benefit both of us.

Some of our relationships felt like you were meant to be there for a lifetime. When you left, I didn't understand what I had done wrong. It took me a while to make sense of this, but now I get it. Each and every one of you left an impact on my life that I can now apply to those who are meant to stay.

You came into my life at the exact moment I needed your love and support. I cannot thank you enough for helping me find my way back when I didn't think it was possible. You showed me that hope was still alive and that it takes only the right mindset to see that. Of course, there will always be those times we spent and those inside jokes that only you would understand. I miss you, but no matter how hard we try, it will never be the same between us again.

Life happens — each experience takes us down different roads, and on these roads we are forced to grow up. We outgrew each other. But not one bit during our journey together do I regret having you being such a valuable part in my life.

Goodbyes were never easy, but I needed to focus on my future and you weren't a contender in it anymore.

I am happy again.

So,

To those who have left, I hope you make the most out of this life and keep those who are nothing less of positive attributes to your well-being. No matter the terms we left off (good/bad), you never have to second-guess that I won't be there for you at any given time.

Now all we have is our memories.