Have you ever

Reflection on adult female friendship, longing, and the quiet questions we carry.

Have you ever left a funeral and called an old friend?

Have you ever walked into a room full of people and looked for just that one?

Have you ever met someone new and felt instant chemistry and connection?

Have you ever gone deep really quickly and cried over hearing someone’s life story?

Have you ever been in close proximity to people and still felt alone?

Have you ever felt left out, rejected, or not good enough?

Have you ever tried to win over people who clearly aren’t your people?

Have you ever wondered why someone doesn’t want to get to know you, or why they seem to never notice you?

Have you ever walked into a room and thought, “Here I am”?

Have you ever walked into a room and thought, “There you are”?

Do you know the difference between the two in your body?

Have you ever heard the saying “everyone comes into your life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime”

Have you ever not wanted to believe it, because in your heart, everyone will be a “lifetime friend”?

Have you ever wondered why your good friend is good friends with someone that you aren’t connected to or good friends with?

Have you ever desired for your paths to cross with someone’s that you don’t see enough?

Have you ever missed a specific season of friendship that has passed?

Have you ever felt like you were the only one left out or forgotten?

Have you ever watched others be invited and included while you felt left out and unseen?

Have you ever wished you had someone else's body, personality/style/confidence/abilities?

Have you ever loved a friend so deeply that you hurt when they hurt, you rejoice when they rejoice?

Have you ever wished you could go back to remake “old friends”?

Have you ever longed to be a part of a group? to belong to a precious few?

Have you ever held both longing and gratitude in the same breath?

Have you ever had someone come to mind that you haven’t seen or spoken to in years?

Have you ever (no matter how uncomfortable) reached out to them?

Have you ever hung on every word someone shared from the heart? wanting more?

Have you ever feared that you are too much?

Have you ever experienced the deep love of a friend?

Have you ever