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Close female friendships are like a chosen family.
Theres something special about feeling truly understood and supported by your people.
Four women in Atlanta, Georgia, know that feeling all too well.
Sarabeth was the first to settle in the neighborhood, paving the way for her friends to follow.
A decade ago, Kelly found a home just around the corner.
Three years ago, Erinn moved in right across the street from Sarabeth.
Kristi and Kelly met in college and have been best friends for 25 years.
In 2008, Kelly moved to Atlanta, where she met Sarabeth and Erinn.
Over time, the four women formed a unique bond, sharing 17 years of friendship.
Reflecting on their fortunate situation, Kristisaid, Its a true blessing for me.
It feels like these girls are my sisters.
Erinn added, We all developed our own individual relationships, which fused the bond amongst the group.
I text her to ask would it be weird if I lived in the same neighborhood.
She was like absolutely not.
But she decided to go for it anyway, and its been nothing but a positive decision.
Now, the women regularly enjoy workouts and morning walks together around the neighborhood.
The close community has also created lasting friendships for the womens children.
They did Christmas morning together!
Kristi decided to go for it but kept the whole thing a secret from the others.
She even disguised herself when she went for the home inspection.
We got in the car and pulled away and then I turned around as if Id forgotten something.
She adds, Then I told them I was buying the house.
Sarabeth recalls, Thats when we lost our minds.
Now, they have everything they need for the ultimate sleepover.
They even used the walkie-talkies to send Erinn abirthday message.
