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To the BFF That Forced Me Out of My Comfort Zone

Not long ago, I was insanely closed-off to trying new things and sought to remain in the bubble I had created for myself.

Enter you: the crazy b*tch who had an affinity for trying everything that I was afraid of. You represented the complete opposite of my decision-making process.

Your multicultural knowledge, contrasting upbringing, and bravery to always speak your mind opened my eyes and ears to aspects of life and the world that I was previously ignorant of.

I was able to acknowledge my privileges and countless other things that I had once taken for granted in a safe and open space with you.

You forced me to try new foods, meet new people, and break out of my comfort zone. My new normal had basically become the unknown, and I grew accustomed to any and all new challenges.

The independence you demonstrated led me to believe I could pursue life with the same freedom.

By meeting you, I was introduced to a better version of myself that I would have never known, had we not become friends.

Before you, I didn’t realize how unenriched my life was or how much I was holding myself back from reaching my full potential. Where you once presented a contrast from me, you now pose as my crazy, fearless reflection.

Ultimately, my attraction to adventure and the new is now a part of me that is constantly ignited by the spontaneous escapades you dragged me through.

So here’s to you—the sometimes reckless but never boring BFF that changed my life forever.

You are my real-life spirit animal.