An Open Letter To The Ones Who Left
Hey,
Let us begin with a clarification, this letter is not about what the readers might have assumed it to be, it is not a rant on how utterly depressed and alone it felt when the people, whom I used to call friends, left. I will certainly not be using this piece of writing as a way of letting my frustration out, simply because writing has a much higher purpose to me.
However, I am writing this letter to acknowledge your short-lived presence in my life. You would have definitely not planned on staying for long in my life but even then, surprisingly enough, you did. You stayed longer than any of us expected in terms of the impact that your absence made.
For all the times when you promised to stay by my side and give me the support I might ever need, I thank you for not being there because I learned to stand for myself. You have taught me to love myself. I used to believe that the presence of people whom you can blindly trust and look up to for support is necessary for life, however, I forgot, first I have to trust myself for that.
Tough times make us strong. They remind us of our strengths and teach us to live without people or things which we consider as our reasons to live. Thank you for being the reason that I could face those tough times in life and learn. Had you people, who address themselves as my friends, not left when I needed them the most, I would have never learnt the importance of the real friends I have. Your absence reminds me to be careful. I will always be careful from now on, before investing my time and effort in any one, so that I do not regret it later.
But the most valuable thing that your absence has given me, is the ability to move on. I never thought that I would be able to spend even the shortest interval of my life without my so called friends, however, now I know that I can. It is so empowering to know that I do not need your presence to validate mine. I don't need your approval or agreement to be sure of a decision that I have made and this feeling makes me feel powerful.
You've given me the ability to acknowledge the fact that bad things happen all the time and we must accept them and move on. I might see people through the lens of doubt now, but it is only because of you that I learned to be careful while choosing a company. I have learned to value myself more than ever and that gives me happiness.
I never thought that the absence of the people I love would prove to be this good for me, but I am glad it did!
For all the times when you promised to stay by my side and give me the support I might ever need, I thank you for not being there because I learned to stand for myself. You have taught me to love myself. I used to believe that the presence of people whom you can blindly trust and look up to for support is necessary for life, however, I forgot, first I have to trust myself for that.
Tough times make us strong. They remind us of our strengths and teach us to live without people or things which we consider as our reasons to live. Thank you for being the reason that I could face those tough times in life and learn. Had you people, who address themselves as my friends, not left when I needed them the most, I would have never learnt the importance of the real friends I have. Your absence reminds me to be careful. I will always be careful from now on, before investing my time and effort in any one, so that I do not regret it later.
But the most valuable thing that your absence has given me, is the ability to move on. I never thought that I would be able to spend even the shortest interval of my life without my so called friends, however, now I know that I can. It is so empowering to know that I do not need your presence to validate mine. I don't need your approval or agreement to be sure of a decision that I have made and this feeling makes me feel powerful.
You've given me the ability to acknowledge the fact that bad things happen all the time and we must accept them and move on. I might see people through the lens of doubt now, but it is only because of you that I learned to be careful while choosing a company. I have learned to value myself more than ever and that gives me happiness.
I never thought that the absence of the people I love would prove to be this good for me, but I am glad it did!
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