As we grow older, we come to realize that while friends may drift away, some bonds remain unbroken, effortlessly picking up right where they left off…even after years apart. I don’t know if everyone is lucky enough to experience such connections, but as I moved from city to city growing up, I gathered a treasure trove of memories and friendships along the way. Losing one of those irreplaceable friends cuts especially deep; it’s a painful reminder of moments lost and opportunities to share more time together. Sometimes, the ache of losing a cherished friend lingers even longer than the heartache of missing someone you see every day.