Hey you,

We knew each other when you both were still together and had a family together. I always knew you guys as the married couple with children. I heard things from both of you that made it obvious that you two weren't happy as a couple, and that's okay; my mom wasn't happy with her first marriage, things happen. You know me on a personal level just like I know you on a personal level. We have never ever hated each other, we actually get along and I guess that's something that exes and current girlfriends don't do for some apparent reason; nonetheless, I am so very glad me and you do. Never think that I don't like you because you're the ex, that will never be the case here.

I can not express how truly happy I am that we don't hate each other. I see on social media post about how an ex is talking trash about the new girl. That's not us. We are friends on Facebook and I believe that you've even liked a few pictures of he and I together.

Your story is not my story.

What you had with him was special in its own way. You shared with him some of the most amazing days of your life. You went through experiences with him that have shaped the woman you are today. You had ups and downs and beautiful days and not so pretty days as well. Everything in life happens for a reason.

Your story happened and mine is happening. One story has absolutely nothing to do with the other. They are both special and experiences we should cherish for the rest of our lives.

You guys weren't happy and didn't work out for whatever reason. You guys being separated, from what I've heard and have seen, is for the best. I believe if two people are not very strong together, as a couple, then there's always that chance you can become massively strong apart, as individuals. It takes courage to admit when something is broken, but it takes enormous strength to walk away and become a better you. I'm so happy for you both!

When you found out that he and I were now together it was probably shocking and unbelievable. Trust me, it was not planned at all. Never in a million years would I have thought it would happen.

I know I don't have any children of my own yet but I promise you that I will love your children as if they were mine. I know I will never fill the shoes of being the mom and I will never want too, I am not your replacement, but merely a fill in when the real deal, you, isn't. I know all about boundaries when it comes to other's children, so no worries when it comes to me in that department.

I just want to say thank you. Thank you for being strong enough to realize your journey with him has run its course because if not, I would have never had the chance to fall in love with him. Because of your relationship with him I truly believe he's become a better man and father, and for this, I want to say thank you. Thank you for allowing me to get to know your family on a more intimate level rather than just an occasional hello here and there. Just thank you for it all. I really truly appreciate you.

Despite the way things may have ended between the two of you, you deserve someone who is going to give you their all. You deserve to be happy. I hope you find that happiness in your own life. I hope you have nothing but constant joy and fulfillment on whichever path the rest of your life's journey takes you.