betrayed by my so called close friends

I found out something last night that really shocked me. It hasn’t effected me in an upset manner although I feel very hurt. Two of my so-called close friends have been writing very horrid things about me in emails to one another. During school a few of use were very close and we all used to use msn hotmail to email each other and chat online. We all grew close and we all knew each other’s passwords to our email accounts. Neither of us went into one another’s accounts as it wasn’t needed. Then last night as I was browsing online I decided to check me account was still working. I haven’t been on it for about 12 months. I decided to see if my friend lucy still has the same email password. I went into her account to find very hurtful things about me. I could see there wasa folder for another one of my friends and I know they email each other all the time now. I go to college with both of them. I opened one of the emails to be very shocked. There was extremely hurtful things about me written in them. They insulted me and more. One of my friend was involved in a terrible accident and she said that she wished something terrible would happen to me because I irritate her so much. They insulted the relationship between me and my boyfriend. I can’t describe how shocked I was. I know both of them are single and have had jealousy problems before but I am so shocked and agry and I can’t do any thing about it coz I did snoop into her email but with no bad intentions. What shall I do confront lucy or wait til she gets whats coming to her?

Oh Emma, that is so sad about these "so-called" friends, it must be so hurtful. The only thing I can say if you choose to confront her be prepared for a possible additional hurt, or maybe she may surprise you in a positive way, but I don't know if she and the other person have said such terrible things.
If you feel you just have to get it off your chest then try it but remember the caveats.
If you feel you can let it slide and it won't eat away at you, then do so but be "cool" with them, they may ask you why you are being so distant and then that may be an opportunity to discuss it. Remember people that can do that to someone aren't worth your investment, and you do not deserve to be treated like that.
I wish you luck with this, and remember too, you can always stop here and talk, there is lots of nice, warm people that come here

Please take care now,
"darkeyes"

In giving advice seek to help, not please your friend
SOLON