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An Open Apology

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Dear Anonymous,

It's highly unlikely that you ever expected to see this letter, or know that it is indeed directed to you. I haven't talked to you in a while and I'm sure you've begin to think that I don't think about you anymore. Based on the fact that I'm writing this letter, that's far from the truth. Regardless what happens in our lives, the people who are close to us always leave marks that we'll always remember.

I was once close to you. You were my shoulder to cry on. The first person I wanted to tell all my news to, good and bad. Someone I accumulated a ton of memories with doing crazy things and even just having heart to heart talks with. You started out as a stranger, but slowly became family. I will always be thankful that you let me in and saw the good inside of me.

I'm sorry that the good didn't always carryout when I lost my temper. I know there have been times where I let things build up inside of me and I needed someone to take them out on, you were the closest target sometimes. You're not my punching bag, and I'm sorry to have thrown so many low blows your way.

You've always been there, even when no one else was, I'm sorry I stopped returning the favor. I got selfish and put other things before you, even when you needed me the most. I'm sure there have been times where I took you for granted and failed to apologize for it.

I miss the long conversations, the approval to post a selfie on Instragram, the inside jokes, the laughs, the secrets, the advice, the car rides and karaoke sessions, but you in general.

I want you to know, that if there comes a time where the world is against you, I am still here rooting for you silently. You're way too good of a person to take what people dish out to you, and being honest here, you don't deserve it either. You're one of the sweetest, good hearted people I've added into my life.

I want you to know that I am sorry. I am sorry for altering the image you had of me into someone we both know I am not. I never wanted to hurt you or the friendship we had built. I am sorry for going behind your back to push you down to feel low. It is my hope that you can sense my sincerity and find the forgiveness. An apology is only as deep as ones actions.

Lastly, I hope that you're doing well. I hope you are happy and living your life to your fullest potential. I hope you never lose sight of who you are or let anyone change you.

If you ever need a hand, mine is always here.

Sincerely,

An Old Friend



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