Dear you, and you, and of course you too.
Thank-you. To those that never gave up on me, to those that answered all of my phone calls at two in the morning, to those that hugged me when I was crying (and handed me tissues), and to those that never gave up hope. Thank-you. Growing up I was very fortunate to have such a wonderful childhood and I am so very blessed, because I know a lot of people can not say the same. My world crashed down on me when I was diagnosed at age 11 with type one diabetes and ever since then my ENTIRE life changed.
Through my moments of sadness when I felt I was the victim, angry when diabetes chose to pick this body, MY body! Sure, I dealt with it the best way I could, but I also realized I needed to see a counselor who helped me in so many ways. Thank-you to those that saw my lows (and also literally speaking), who gave me juice and snacks, and all the things in-between. Without your support I would not be where I am today. To the friends who made sure my mental health was good with all that I went through; Thank-you.
When I had an eating disorder, that had consumed me and made me feel like no matter what food I ate, it was all bad. For those that told me day in and day out that I was beautiful and those who listened to my worries and all my crazy thoughts; Thank-you.
When I had harsh breakups that I never thought I would be able to get over. I did because I had an amazing support group. Sure, I give myself some credit, but for those of you that answered my texts, gave me advice on what to do next, and listened to me cry on the phone; Thank-you.
For those that believed in me, and for those of you who have made my world such a happier place, who not only took me on my good days, but loved me just a little bit more on the bad days. I would have not made it without you and I truly mean that. We live in a world where we compare ourselves to our neighbors, our colleagues, and our friends and non-friends of all sorts, so when you have someone that supports you who loves you just for that, you feel extremely empowered.
In my darkest of moments I have found friends that are forever. For that, thank-you.
