To the boy who broke my heart,

Thank you. I never thought I'd grow to say that, but I mean it. They say that everyone who comes in your life is either a lesson or a blessing and though you were a blessing to me at one time you ended up teaching me a lesson. You taught me, to never depend on anyone to make me happy. That me and me alone should learn to do the little things for myself to take care of myself, to laugh more, to cherish my family and God more. You also taught me that just because you were my first love doesn't mean you'd be my last. I can't imagine what I'll say when I'm finally with my last and look back on this tiny heartache. God put you in my life for a purpose and that purpose was just small portion of our lives that will help me to grow and be stronger.

I hate the way it ended, but I love what I learned. I know now more than I thought I ever would. I grew up the day you left, and though I wish it was still the same I know it was for the better. I know that God did this for me, to help me grow and to help me learn. One day I'll find the one I'm meant to be with, and I will look back on this and think of what a small portion of my life it really was. A time in my life I will tell my daughter about when she meets her first love and faces her first true heartbreak.

One day i hope you find the one. I really hope you do. She will love you a million times more than I ever loved you, I promise. And I will find the same. Nothing is meant to last forever. We aren't guaranteed tomorrow, but what we are guaranteed is what we have right in front of us. And in that moment of loving you I'm glad I loved as much as I did. I'm grateful to have spent that time with you, they're memories I'll never forget. And looking back I don't think I would've done it any differently.

Now, to the one who faces a heartbreak,

A break up doesn't mean your world is over. And yes I know that is exactly what it feels like, trust me I know. You may think you'll never find that love again. And you are exactly right, you'll never find someone to love you like they did. Because if they loved you the way they were supposed to they would still be here. If someone can up and walk out of your life, they aren't meant to be there. That is not YOUR loss, it's theirs.

Relationships, like anything in life, aren't guaranteed. Especially now, it's high school! You most likely won't meet THE one until later! Some of you will, but focusing on whether or not you meet the one won't get you your diploma, or get you into college. Focus on you! If someone happens to come along and they treat you right, by all means, date! But don't focus all of your energy into making that be perfect. Don't get me wrong, fight for who you love, take care of them, put others first, but don't let boys or girls be your whole world. Don't let a heart break hold you back. Take care of you!