Losing friends is an inevitable and painful part of life. It's difficult to fully comprehend the loss of connection, especially when these individuals have been integral parts of our lives for so long. While some friends have become strangers and others are slowly drifting away due to the natural course of life, there are still a few with whom I share a strong bond.

I felt particularly saddened when Gerlyn and I outgrew our friendship in what seemed like an instant. One day, I realized that our connection had faded, and despite my efforts, I couldn't reach her. After a few weeks, she reappeared, but our relationship had shifted into one of casual acquaintanceship. It was a painful experience, leaving me unable to fully understand what had transpired between us.

It's been tough trying to figure out what went wrong. No more casual chats, no more deep talks, no more video calls, and definitely no more of the laughter we used to share. Gerlyn was someone I held dear since our college days.

I miss her so much. There are countless stories I want to share with her, endless rants I need to get off my chest, but now she's just another friend online, liking my posts, watching my stories, barely more than an acquaintance. Still, I'm glad to see her happy and keep up with her life through social media updates.

Sometimes I wonder if I did something to cause our drift, but maybe it's just one of those things that turn a close friendship into a distant acquaintance.

I really miss her

Labels: friendship, Gerlyn, thoughts