It seemed like such a simple statement - I was merely expressing my thoughts concerning some of my recent posts and, in the middle of my ramblings, those words came out. But, somehow, the simple utterance of these words - "I miss my friend" - unlocked the flood of tears that I have managed to keep at bay for weeks, maybe even months. I had no idea that four little words could completely expose the core of the issue and prick my heart so intensely.