Epiphany

e⋅piph⋅a⋅ny [i-pif-uh-nee] –noun

a sudden, intuitive perception of or insight into the reality or essential meaning of something, usually initiated by some simple, homely, or commonplace occurrence or experience

So what happens when you realize that the person you thought you knew is no longer the same person you thought you knew?

Time has an interesting way of showing us the truth. Sometimes it takes seconds, and other times it takes years. I like to pride myself on my ability to "read" people. My track record is pretty impressive. Although, as with all things, it has failed me (miserably) on occasion. But what happens when someone changes right in front of you - over the course of a few years? I suppose you lean on others for comfort and find solace in what used to be. I feel a certain validation in the fact that I am not the only one seeing this transformation, but also a touch of sadness at having lost another bit of the past.

Nothing stays the same, but through it all you must stay true to yourself.