It was December 31, 2016. My two best friends and I all had great boyfriends. I threw a little party, and we spent the night talking, laughing, taking couple pictures, watching the ball drop, and enjoying being a bunch of kids in love.

It was December 31, 2017. The year had been long and emotionally exhausting. Classes were hard, family lives went left, and turns out even the nice guys can break your heart. Our relationships suffered cheating, fighting, and lots of tears.

When New Year's Eve came around again, we were without significant others and sitting on the dining room floor with a large pepperoni pizza and a tray of brownies.

It was one of the best nights of 2017.

If 2017 taught me anything, it's that the most unexpected things can happen at any moment and turn your life upside down.

When these things happen, and everything you thought you knew seems to fall apart, it's your best friends that get you through it.

The best part about best friends is that they let you have a breakdown. When it's 9 p.m. and you're stuffing your face with chips and guacamole, they let you scream, "Why the f--- did he do that?!" repeatedly without judging you.

Better yet, they hand you a brownie and remind you that it's going to get better.

We went into 2018 singing and dancing to our favorite songs. We collapsed on the couch and promised to never leave each other's sides.

At the end of it all, the people who love you will always pull through.