Gone

Almost everyone who knows me knows the story of how Chris came into my life, and how he left it. 
For the last 2 years, I've wished I could have just one more conversation with him, just so things could be finished properly. I'm done wishing. 
After 2 years of questioning why and trying to pinpoint a reason, I've finally found one. 
I still believe that everything happens the way it's intended to. That there is some cosmic energy lining up the paths that are supposed to cross and creating obstacles to block the ones that aren't. 
After 2 years, I've finally let go of the "what if's" and started living my life for the "why not's." Just as Chris intended. 
Tell people how you feel because that opportunity may vanish after a moment, but the regret of your own silence could haunt you more than you possibly imagine. 
People come, and people go. Remember to let them. 
~ A


He promised her they would do it together. And then he left.
He told her they could weather the storm hand in hand. And then he left.
He swore to her there would be strength in their partnership. And then he left.
He said there would be good days along with the bad ones and assured her that as long as they had each other, they would make each day their own. And then he left.
He made a commitment to their recovery. And then he left.
He listed the benefits of changing bad habits into healthy ones, convincing her the changes would be worth it. And then he left.
He helped her find a path. And then he left her to pave it for herself.
So she did.