(MB)  Thank you for giving me a second chance. I know we tried to tackle the same situation differently, but I’m glad that we realized that we were looking for similar end results. I appreciate your empathetic but brutal honesty.


(MH)  About a month ago, I realized that our ten year friendship was totally built around a lie. At that moment, I couldn’t of cared less about what happened to you, or what was going on in your sphere. Although it was hard for me, I’ve decided to continue our friendship, albeit with caution. Perhaps one day I can learn to trust you again.


(DN”MF”P)  <— I KNOW you’ll get that, lol. That could be a blurb in itself. I love you, and am glad that you are my friend. You are right, you have plucked the f*ck out of my nerves way more times than a little bit, as I am sure I’ve done the same to you. Thank you for opening up your home to me in my time of need. Even though I have literally muttered “I can’t stand this mutter effer” WAY more times than you could imagine I am grateful for the years we have logged.


(entire extended fam)  I know I’ve been a complete ghost since my HS graduation. I know that you all have called me and I’ve deliberately allowed the calls to go to voicemail without a response. I know that you have even roamed the internets looking for me as I ignored your add requests. And, until recently, I really didn’t know why. I’ve allowed my mother’s relationship with you all to determine the direction of my relationship with all of you. Please know that I will not allow this to continue.


(CN/GM33)  Your documented journey through life’s adventures has truly been an inspiration to me. To see someone who had every reason to not be successful, reach the greatness you have is truly astounding. Whether you think you should be or not, you are one of my role models.  


 (CL)  We SHALL resume our epic games of Words With Friends. I just have to get through exams first.


 (TLH)  I’ve never met someone who was so prejudiced against… poor people. I’m quite sick of hearing your “I get panic attacks at the thought of going into a Wal-Mart” comments. It’s really quite interesting that you feel that way, being that you only make a few dollars more than I do an hour. (and I feel like I’m flirting with the poverty line) Keep worshiping that plastic in your pocket that helps you fake this lifestyle you so desperately try to emote and one day it will consume you. (pun totally not intended)


 (EB)  You are amazing at your craft, and I look forward to the day I can curl up with one of your novels. (yes, I see a novel in your future)


(LAK)  I hate that I sometimes see myself in you. I hate that you were never there for me when I needed you to be. I hate that you never questioned why you never saw me do homework. I hate that while the long distance phone was paid, the lights and water were optional. I hate that you are the most critical of everyone else, but you never, ever turn that discerning eye towards the mirror. And yet, I love you. Perhaps because I’m supposed to, or because it was hard wired into my DNA. I’d just wish you’d love yourself.


(WAJ)  I miss you. We all do. You were taken away from all of us far too soon. Mom hasn’t been the same since you left… neither have I for that matter. I talk about you often… and think about you even more. I smile when I see parts of your personality in my own. Words cannot describe how much I love you. I will always be your little girl.