A letter to someone who is struggling.
Dear Roommate,
I wish you could see what we all see, without all of your own personal bias and misinformation. You are an amazing person who has touched so many of our lives. I think there are even a few of your friends who wouldn't be here anymore if it weren't for you. I wish you could look past the few people in your life who have mistreated you, and pay attention to those of us who love and adore you. Not to forget all of us who have at one time or another fallen in love with you.
It may not always be visible to you, but you are so blessed! You have good health, a roof over your head, good looks (shut up, you fucking do.), so much intelligence, many friends who wouldn't want to live without you, and so much more... Yes, life is hard, and you've had a lot of hardships when it comes to dating and love. Also yes, it's much harder on you than a lot of us in that department, there's some limitations to your preferences, but that's no reason to think any less of yourself. You take what you're given and you either work with it or give up. I'd hate to see you give up; I want to see you happy.
Keep your chin up love, there are so many great things you're going to miss if you don't put yourself out there again. Don't let the fear hold you back. Use the past hurts and pains to help teach you which risks are worth it, and which or not. Let it teach you not to fall into old patterns, but to make new paths and forge ahead. You can do it; I have faith in you.
I love you always,
Me.
We all love you, and always will.
Do you know anyone struggling?
Sometimes it is hard to see the good stuff in ourselves when we are down in that dark place. I hope your friend gets out of their soon. There is light at the end of the tunnel; you just have to keep moving forward.
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ReplyDelete"there's some limitations to your preferences, but that's no reason to think any less of yourself."
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