The author, not pictured, struggled to connect with her best friend.
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- My best friend and I met in high school, and we remained good friends through college.
- When we became adults, my life became more hectic, and she chose a different lifestyle.
- We struggled to connect, so I cut her out of my life, and it feels like it was the right move.
"You just disappeared."
As I read the message, I realized we hadn't texted in two years.