A story about my childhood best friend and a conversation I had with his mom after he passed

[u/MorningHoursApparel]

So, my childhood best friend took his own life, unfortunately.

When we were much younger, I was teaching him how to bat and he swung and came around and hit my mouth and knocked out most of my teeth

After he passed, his mother told me that he was the most scared he’d ever been to ask me to come back over to his house because he was certain I hated him now.

So, in secret, his mom bought a movie and a Wii game we could enjoy, made all of the food she knew she cooked that I loved, and did a few small things to make sure we would have a good night

She told me he was crying by the door waiting for me to come over and when I Rang it and they opened, even though I was smiling and missing most my teeth, she said she almost cried. I treated him as if nothing had happened

She asked me why, and I told her it never mattered what he did, we were always friends. Always.

I’ve visited him on the anniversary every year for the last ten years

I just think this is a beautiful story; and I want to say. Forgive people. Especially mistakes, and especially your friends.

Edit: important to note; thankfully my parents have really good insurance and I was able to get veneers and plastic surgery to fix my lip. Have a no feeling in a small portion of my lip. Just feel the worst for the kid who it was his fist day on the job and they were busy helping me so they needed him to clean up!

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[u/Canadian1934]

This is such heartfelt advice with so much meaning . It was so thoughtful of you to teach him how to bat and I am sure he felt bad that his swing caused you to loose most of your teeth but the lengths that he and his mom went to to try and repair the damage and revive the friendship is golden. Thank you for showing up and putting a swing if the bat gone wrong aside in order to salvage a friendship when it mattered most. Sadly , he is no longer with you to share the memory or this post but the meaning behind your visits to both him and his mom after his passing mean more than you likely know. This post has impacted me and I appreciate you OP 

[u/That-Mess9548]

Awh, what a nice thing for his mom to share with you.

[u/Terrible_Patience935]

Proud of you for handling a terrible situation like a champ. Some adults wouldn’t handle it as well. And thanks to the mom and you for sharing - great story

[u/Pookie1688]

This is deeply moving. You two had a special friendship. I'm so glad his mom told about that time you two spent together after the accident. How she made it extra special for both of you

You are a fine person with a big heart. I am wishing you the best. May your friend rest in peace. ❤️

[u/suesewsquilts]

❤️‍🩹

[u/angrygirl65]

Thank you for sharing this. It’s really inspirational.

[u/gold3nhour]

I’m glad he had you and his mom still does. ❤️

[u/Missd_aj]

Well I hadn't planned on crying today but here we are...

[u/Shanubis]

Oh, my heart. I'm sorry for your loss OP. Sounds like 3 great people in this story.