All good things come to an end

Extinguishing people from our lives, like fires, can have negative repercussions. However, leaving people behind is part of growth and maturity. Not everyone is meant to be in your life forever.

I saw an old friend recently and found it extremely difficult to process how quickly things evolved. Yes, we laughed at the same jokes and enjoyed each other's company, but the distance was palpable. Upon walking into my apartment and reflecting on our brief encounter, I teared up.

Losing my best friend has to be the worst heartbreak I've endured. Seeing her after so much time apart only allowed me to miss her more. It genuinely feels like a part of me is gone forever. I don't know how we let our friendship deteriorate so suddenly, but I hope God is brewing something good for us both. One will always find another boy or girl to pursue, but replicating an ally is impossible.

People don't enter your life by mistake; they come with a purpose, and it's your job to uncover it.

As I passed racks of glamorous clothing today, my psyche went elsewhere, and I reminisced about the memories that will forever bind me to my best friend. My throat closed, and I trickled into a dressing room that would soon shield the clients from my meltdown. When the door slammed shut, I began to sob, finally succumbing to the reality of no longer having a person.

She's not dead, but it felt like she was.

I’ve yet to love someone like I adore my best friend. Seeing her youthful blonde mane again reminded me of how I would style it when we were teenagers. Hopping into her white Audi transported me back to our sleepover days, where she patiently waited outside my apartment while I took forever to pack. Flipping through a scrapbook of memories in my head, I accepted our split with grace.

We'll never be the same, and that's okay. I hope God brings us peace and prosperity while we face this next chapter of our lives. There may be a time when we rekindle on a closer level. Until then, I’ll remain content with my ability to experience life on my terms.

Navigating my emotional state after not speaking to my friend for over a year was nothing short of miserable. I extinguished an unrivaled friendship, unaware of how much I'd miss its warmth once the flames vanished. The hardest thing to face is knowing my head made a choice my heart couldn't, and it was correct.

I wait for the day when the pain diminishes, and my heart feels lighter. I'm fond of myself for unlearning the patterns that allow me to resent people so quickly. After all, they say you always forgive the people you love, and I believe that to be true. If you walk away from what no longer serves you, ensure you can withstand abysmal sorrow when your old identity perishes.

Unaware of my time in the dressing room, an associate shouts my name down the hallway. I rush onto the sales floor, erasing the suffering from my face in time to assist the next client.

Yours truly, <3

David