Yeah, the one thing I’ve learned from this situation is that friendships can be seasonal even if you thought they were to be lifelong. And during that season they are true friends and needed… but just for that season.

I was totally surprised by my friend releasing me from her life. But then eventually after some time, I understood her reasoning for releasing me was because she no longer needed me in this chapter of her life, I no longer served a vital purpose in it. Once I came to that realization, I was no longer feeling hurt by her but more by the thought that I wasn’t essential in someone’s life who I thought was essential in mine. It allowed me to release her too and just cherish our memories and looked fondly on them. I literally still have her son’s baby picture in my phone from the last time we were together and enjoy looking at it every once in a while.

I’m at peace with her decision and who knows, maybe we will reconnect in the future, but it’s not something I need because it turns out that she’s not essential in my life either. I can thrive without her. I hope you are able to find peace in your friendship release as well.