I Lost My Friend and I Couldn’t Even Message Her

Last week, my friend was sad and depressed. I could feel that she needed support.

Thankfully, I was there. I just sat beside her, waiting patiently.

And then, she burst into tears.

Not knowing what to do or what had happened, I assured her, “Everything will be alright.”

She looked at me and poured out her grief.

One of her childhood friends had passed away from cancer. And she never got the chance to talk to her one last time.

I was shocked. Emotional. Depressed. But I had to stay strong for her.

She told me that just a few days back, she had thought of dropping her friend a message, maybe even calling her. But she postponed it.

She thought, Anyways, I will be home in a few days, and we can spend time together.

She had no idea that day would never come.

And now, she is left with the thought that will never leave her, “If only I had talked…”

She will never see her childhood friend again. Never hear her laugh. Never share another joke. The person she grew up with is gone in a fraction of a second.

There was silence. I had no words.

What could I say? That it’s alright? That she will forget it someday?

Nothing would work.

Finally, I decided to speak.

“Yes, you could have spoken to her. And this sad memory will always stay with you.”

“But some things are beyond our control. We all have moments when we think, If only I had done that… But the past cannot be changed.”

“I don’t think this is the end. You have so many good memories of her. Let us talk about her. Let’s dedicate this day to her.”

“And in the future, when you have a good career, do something that keeps her memory alive.”

“Open a cancer hospital. Spread awareness. Help others detect it early.”

“Turn your regret and grief into love and gratitude for your friend.”

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This incident is a strong reminder that, too often, we postpone things that truly matter while prioritizing things that don’t. And in the end, we are left with nothing but regret.

Let us not wait until it is too late. If something is important, say it. Do it. Before it becomes just another if only…

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