Hey You,

I’ve been thinking about you a lot lately. Don’t let that fool you, I certainly don’t miss you. I just want you, the silly girl who once thought she was unlovable, to hear a few things.

Just because you don’t always love yourself enough, doesn’t mean other people can’t love you. I know this one is hard for you. I know you have days when you struggle to find anything about yourself that makes you happy. I know how hard you are on yourself and how sometimes you wish you could change so much about the person you are. I know how many times you thought to yourself, “How can anyone love me when I can’t even love myself?” Your lack of self-love won’t stop other people from loving the person you are.

You are smart. You are caring. You are kind. You are one of the most hard-working and dedicated people you know. You have not found a course or a job that you have not put almost everything into. You are caring, oh so caring and thoughtful. You care more than you think and do not realize the type of impact you leave on others when you do. You are kind. At the end of the day, you really do try to be the sweet person you are to nearly everyone you meet, and that is beautiful.

Most importantly, you are loved. You were back then, and you are today. You are loved by two parents who truly mean it when they tell you they love you so very much. You are loved by your two brothers who have and will continue to always be there. You are loved by the friends you have welcomed into your life and feel more grateful for every day. You are loved by the boy who has given you more happiness than you could have ever imagined. You, my dear, are loved.

Sincerely,