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I had a very good friend in primary school. We were so close that we had to do everything together. We told each other everything, and we were inseperable. Life was good. We were both naturally introverted so I felt very secure around her. I wanted to be exactly like her, and do all the things she would do.

Unfortunately this friendship did not last into our teenage years due to unforseen circumstances. Her father had past away in our last year of primary school, and she sank into a deep clinical depression. We slowly drifted apart. I, at the time did not know what was going on with her, and just felt she was not much fun anymore; as she had no interest in anything. During our recess, she would sit alone, and isolate herself from the rest of the world. People tried to help, but she would just not open up . I still tried to be a friend, but alas, we were drifting further and further apart from each other. Life for me at this time became very dreary, as I had difficulty making other friends. I was quite a loner back then, and still wanted to be friends with this girl even though I had known the friendship was a thing of the past.

During our last year of school we just decided that we were very close in primary school , but as teenagers it was different. We were both different people, and had to go our seperate ways. I still cannot help thinking that she had not gone into depression, we would still be very close today.

We have different livesnow. Shei smarried and quite settled, while I am working in a foreign country, and still single, trying to find my way through life. I hope though, fate brings us toghether, and we both realise that we can still be the best of friends. We still share a lot in common , it's just that we are so far away, it is difficult, and she has her own life and husband now.

Friendship though is a great thing, and should not be taken for granted. It was really difficlut to admit that the friendship was slowly drifting away, but sometimes people jsut have to face up to the harsh reality of things. I have my own problems now, but still would like to continue being friends with this girl. She has recovered from the depression, and is doing very well. She has moved away from home, and does like to keep her illness private, but
we were friends once, and I do not see why we still cannot be friends.

I do believe that broken friendships can be mended, and can also grow stronger. It is just the circumstances that we put ourselves through. I think in time to come we will still be very good friends , and will grow closer together. It was just unfortunate circumstances that led us apart.

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