Hilary Duff,
I just want to say "thank you" to you. You may not know it, but you have had a huge impact on my life. You are one of my role models, and you have been since I was younger. As a young girl, I was bullied by my classmates. Going to school was a terrifying battle for me that I had to fight every day, all alone. It was horrible. But one of the only things that made it bearable was the fact that every day when I got home, you were on the television. Monday through Friday, at four in the afternoon, Disney Channel would air Lizzie McGuire. I loved coming home and sitting in front of the television and watching you as I ate my afternoon snack. It was my release at the end of a stressful day. I loved the show so much that for my sixth birthday my sister redecorated my room to be Lizzie McGuire themed.
Lizzie McGuire made me laugh and smile. Your character would stand up to her bully, Kate, and this inspired me. I was never able to stand up for myself until High School, but watching you do it made me feel stronger. You made growing up a lot easier. And once the Lizzie McGuire Movie aired, you started your music career and inspired me in whole new ways.
Your music helped me realize it's okay to be different and to be myself. Songs like "Why Not", "Inner Strength", and "I Am". These and many others helped me get through so many hard spots in my life. This is something I could never thank you enough for. Music is an amazing medicine, and to me, your music is the strongest medicine out there.
For my seventh birthday, my older sister bought me tickets to your Metamorphosis tour. The concert was on December 12th, 2013, in Camden at the Susquehanna Bank Center. I had to wait almost seven months for the concert. During those seven months, all I did was listen to your CD every day. Once I got to your concert, I lost my voice from screaming so much. My sister bought me a poster and a t-shirt. I had that poster on my wall until the sun coming in the window made it start to fade and crack. I wore the t-shirt every time I could. The only reason I don't still have it is because I grew out of it and my mother threw it out.
I still listen to your music today. Your new album is amazing and I love every part of it. I have yet to watch your show Younger, but that is only because I know I can't handle waiting a week to see the next episode. But now that you are going into your third season, I think it is time for me to catch up.
I am so happy for you and where you have gone in life. I am sorry about your divorce though. But you are obviously an amazing mother to Luca. You have grown so gracefully. Which is one of the reasons you are still an inspiration to me as I work towards my degree in Fashion Design. I am currently trying to become a wedding gown designer and make bespoke gowns. Your style does inspire me both in my personal life and professional. You honestly inspire me in so many ways. Thank you for that. I hope maybe one day I will randomly meet you when visit New York City. Because then I can thank you in person.
I wish you and your family the highest and purest of blessings.
Best
Carly Ann Corrar
