Dear You,

I wish so much that you didn’t try to hurt yourself. When you told me about it, so many thoughts ran through my head. I didn’t know what to say or do, besides get all choked up. I had so many questions. Why would you do that? How did you do it? Why didn’t you call one of us to talk or help? What could I have done differently as your friend? How did we not see it coming? I wondered so many things; but the biggest questions were how and why?

I will never understand how or why someone like you could hate yourself so much. If you were able to see yourself through the eyes of all of your friends, you would think so differently. You aren’t perfect, and nobody is; but your flaws are what make you the beautiful person that you are. Don’t let anyone tell you that you are crazy for feeling the way that you do. Feelings are a crazy thing, so it is them that are crazy-not you. Don’t let anyone tell you that you aren’t beautiful, or that you aren’t good enough. You are good enough, and you are beautiful inside and out. So many people see that, so why don’t you? Your personality is one that is amazingly radiant. Your laugh is contagious. You are a great friend, family member, and significant other. You know that, and everyone around you knows that. You are always going out of your way to make others happy, and that is a great thing. People love you for it; but some people are just too blind to see how amazing you are. You don’t need the approval or love of everyone around you. You have the approval and unconditional love of your family, and your closest friends. We will always have your back through thick and thin. We will always fight to keep you safe and happy. What could be better than knowing that people care for you so immensely?

Next time you feel like you hate yourself so much that you can’t go on, I want you to call me. I want you to call any of your friends. Any of us will be there in a heartbeat, no matter how early or late it is. None of us want to see you suffer at all. We will do everything in our power to get you out of the situation you are in. When you feel like you are at Rock Bottom, remember that Rock Bottom is a place you are meant to bounce back from. Be strong and bounce back for me, your friends, and your family. You can do it. You can lift your head and your heart up high and say that you will be happy. You can go on, even stronger than you were before. You can walk away from the things that made you this unhappy about life. You can and will recover from this. I know it. We all do. Don’t you ever feel like you shouldn’t be on this Earth. You were put here for a reason, and that is to do all of the wonderful things that you do.

Love always,

Your friends