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The biggest regret of my life
When I was in 12th grade, I had a best friend named Om. We did everything together — played video games, hung out at the park, and even studied for tests. We dreamed of going to the same college and staying friends forever.
One day, Om told me he wanted to join the school’s drama club. He had always been a bit shy, but he thought acting might help him come out of his shell. He asked if I would join with him for support.
I laughed and said, “Drama club? That’s not for me.” I didn’t realize how much it meant to him. He seemed disappointed, but he didn’t push it.
He joined the club on his own. Over time, he started spending more time with his drama friends and less with me. I felt left out but didn’t say anything. I was too proud to admit that I missed him.
Years passed, and we drifted apart. Om went on to become a very good actor in community theater, and I went my own way. We lost touch completely.
One day, I saw a flyer for one of his plays and decided to go see it. He was amazing on stage — confident, funny, and full of life. After the show, I went to say hi. He was happy to see me, but it wasn’t the same. We were like strangers.
My biggest regret is not supporting him when he needed me. If I had joined that drama club with him, maybe we would have stayed close friends. I learned that sometimes, it’s important to step out of your comfort zone for the people you care about.
So, if you ever have a chance to support a friend, even if it seems silly or out of your comfort zone, go for it. You never know how much it might mean to them — or to you.
What’s the biggest regret of your life?
