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I didn't realize I was so easily replacable...

To make a very long story short, I told my mom about all of the things my best friend of 3 years, Samantha, and I have done. Things like drink alcohol and let boys sleep over and drive out of town to go to clubs and bars with grown men. My family already didn't think she was a good friend because she didn't come to my 18th birthday or my high school graduation. She didn't just happen to miss those events, she flat-out ignored them and their importance to me...

Basically, my mom said I'm not allowed to hang out with Samantha anymore because she doesnt think that she's a good friend or a good influence. Also, she doesnt like how Sam's mom just allows her to do whatever she wants, like drink, smoke cigarettes and weed, or have sex with these grown-ass MEN.

When I told Samantha we couldnt hang out for a while, she was acting all heartbroken and confused even though I told her why. When I tried to tell her that I needed to get back in the church, she took it as if I was saying I thought that I was better than her, or too good to be her friend, which is something that never even crossed my mind. I didnt judge her or her actions. We IM-ed maybe twice since then, but it seemed like I was talking to just an aquaintance rather than my best friend. It was akward...

Anyway, here we are, barely 2 weeks later and I've been so easily replaced. I'm not saying that she shouldnt have another friend, but the way she seemed to have just deleted all traces that I was ever a part of her life is what hurts the most. I guess I know deep down it's for the best and that she really wasnt a true friend.