My (17M) extremely close friend (17F) reached out to me about wanting to disconnect herself from everyone including me. Of course, I wanted her to do what she wants to do; whatever she feels she needs, and long story short, we essentially said our goodbyes. She didn’t have a reason, necessarily. She just felt like it was something she needed to do to heal/recover. She felt bad for doing to this me, but I reassured her that’s its ok

“If you love someone, you set them free” right?

I respected her wishes and now she’s gone. For how long? I’m not sure, but how do I cope with this? I loved her and she loved me. She wanted to be with me as much as I did with her, and now I don’t know what to do.

Any advice is helpful. Thank you.