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To All the People I’ve Grown Apart From

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Ariel Vaisbort Student Contributor, Western University
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Western chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.

Hey, remember me? We used to be close, or at least friendly, before we grew apart. We probably hung out a lot, or we shared some cool experiences together, but then our lives got in the way, or we had a falling out. We got busy, and hanging out with each other or talking every day either wasn’t possible anymore or just didn’t fit in our schedules.

Life takes its course, of course, and friendships and relationships ebb and flow. I’m thankful that we were in each other’s life, and I am thankful that you brought me joy at one point in time. I hope that I was a good friend to you, and was there for you when you needed me. But now, that is no longer the case, and we have both moved in our different directions, on various life journeys. 

Thanks to the magic of the Internet, I still see what you’re up to, which is nice. You were a part of my life once, and it’s nice to know that you’re doing okay and to see you being successful. Honestly, even if our friendship ended in a falling out, it’s still nice to know that you’re doing well— I don’t wish harm on anyone, even people who have hurt me. If our friendship ended because I hurt you, I’m sorry. When every ounce of your energy goes to trying to hold yourself together, it’s easy to lose sight of what’s important: the light and love of those around you.

If we faded out of each other’s lives, I miss you. It would take forever for me to send everyone that I miss a message, but maybe I’ll start. On the same token, a relationship goes both ways— you gotta put some effort in too, boo.

I guess what I’m trying to say is that I miss you, and I hope that you’re doing well. I welcome you back into my life with open arms, and I wish you the best in everything that you do. 

Ariel graduated from Western University in 2017. She served as her chapter's Campus Correspondent, has been a National Content Writer, and a Campus Expansion Assistant. She is currently a Chapter Advisor and Chapter Advisor Region Leader.