When you came along in the beginning I wasn't sure what to think. Sure, you made her laugh and she wouldn't stop talking about you. Her eyes lit up whenever you were near. It was clear to everyone who loved her that she was hooked; one look at you and there went the girl I knew. But none of those things lined up with the feelings you gave me. Love can make fools of us all, I know, but you used love to create something devastating.

You never saw her as she truly is. She's one of the most wonderful people I've ever met—she is kind, caring, and loved. But you didn't feel that way about her, not like you should have. I could tell by the way you looked at her. No man should ever perceive her as anything less than a goddess. Yet to you she was nothing more than someone to have around and a person to do as you pleased. What I saw from you was disgusting. Even worse, she could see it too.

But she's too sweet to think it was your fault. She would never blame you for not understanding her true worth. On the contrary, you made her feel she really was as low as you wanted her to be. You took this beautiful and vibrant girl and you squashed her light. Within weeks of your arrival her confidence was shot. How could you say you loved her when all you did was strip her of all of the magnificent things about her? That's not love - that's your own selfish needs. You always told her she needed you, but we both know that it was quite the opposite.

She has family who loves her. She has friends who would go to the ends of the Earth for her no questions asked. She has a future burning in the distance so blindingly bright that you realized if you didn't put it out soon, she'd be gone. You needed her for love and acceptance; she never judged you or called you out on your wrongs and you knew only someone like her could ever care for you. And still, you ruined that.

The pain I watched you put her through was unbearable. The nights she would sob into my arms made me feel helpless. Do you know what it's like to watch someone you love fall apart in front of you? To slowly watch the person they were whittle away and know that no matter what you say it won't matter? I bet you don't. If you did you never would've hurt her. You never would've abused her loving nature and tore her down to make yourself feel worthy. The words I'd like to say to you are as mean and void of affection as you are.

But here's the thing, no amount of words or actions will ever make up for what you did. You used and abused a wonderful human being. Yet, despite all of your attempts and the countless sleepless nights you but her through, she still rose above you. I don't know how any person can be so strong, yet everyday I watch her move past you. She knows she doesn't need you; she never did. Better yet, she knows better now. When guys like you come along she no longer falls under their spell. She's a queen and now, thanks to you, she finally acts like it.

It may have taken a long time for her to undo the damage you did, but she did it. Never again do you get to do to hurt her. Never again will you knock her down.

This letter isn't to tell you how horrible you are for what you did. I'm sure you'll figure that out someday, if you haven't already. This letter is to tell you that she's better now. You lost the best thing that will ever happen to you, and she's doing better now.