Learning to cope with the loss of a friend...
We have all lost a friend at some point in our lives. Sometimes they pass on due to illness or tragedy but the kind I want to talk about today is the kind that just decides to leave you. Yes the kind that uses the phrase "It's not you it's me. I need my space right now." I truly believe that everyone is entitled to their space. I truly believe that everyone needs to grow spiritually at their own pace. I truly believe that everyone comes into your life for a reason, a season or a lifetime. And I truly believe that sometimes a friend is meant to leave but there is a real explanation as part of their leaving. I've had this happen many times but the most recent actually hurt pretty badly (not that is is ever easy). What I find is that unfortunately I blame myself for them leaving. I know - don't blame yourself for their actions. Not always such an easy thing to do when you over think all the time though. I've prided myself on becoming more ope...