Dear Addi,
I think we only ever talked a few times which makes me sad because I wish I'd taken more chances to talk to you. But I've seen you around a lot and I know some things about the kind of person you are. You're truly awesome. You're fiercely kind and caring and really funny and just generally a cool human being. I know so many people here would agree.
I don't know what happened that made you want to have a fresh start, but whatever it was, it was valid. I hope you always remember that you can start over whenever you want to. People change, we grow and we evolve and hopefully become better versions of ourselves as we learn more about who we are and who we want to be.
It's always okay to start over. You don't ever need to explain yourself or justify the decision to anybody. You're the only person who needs to understand, it's your journey, not anyone else's. You don't have to be the same person that you were a few months ago, or even a few days ago.
In all honestly, I didn't and I still can't view her as being someone she's not. All she did was change the way she decided to live her life, and even though she tried to make it seem like she was being someone else, she really wasn't. She was just being another part of her true self. <3
But as Cookie said, it's not about trying to be someone else; it's about trying to be you, or rather the best version of your true self. It sounds kinda vague to be honest, but it's the best way to do things - don't be someone else, be the best version of you, because you're enough as you are.
Anyway, I really don't know how to do goodbyes so I have no idea how to end this, and even though we didn't know each other that well, it's really upsetting to see you go. You had an impact here, you left your mark on this community, regardless of what anyone else says. Please don't ever let anyone tell you how to live your life, or that you're not enough. Take care of yourself and keep being amazing. We'll miss you so much <3