Thank you. Thank you for showing me that this body of bones, muscles, and fat is beautiful and worthy of love. Thank you for convincing me when I was so stubborn and adamant that I was too heavy, too dumb, too unworthy of love, too useless that these were all my fears instead of reality. Thank you for being by my side and staying with me, having someone there when times were tough kept me brave and sane. These all mean so much than you can ever know.

The words, time, love, strength, and courage you've given me have made an invaluable difference and your loyalty and patience are things I'll forever be grateful for. I can't say thank you enough.

With your help, I was able to push myself up and with your constant reassurance and love, I was able to understand what love and healthy relationships were supposed to be. I will never understand how you put so much faith in me but thank you for choosing me. I will work hard to be someone you will be proud to know. I will be the best person I can be, and I will stop putting myself down and start to believe in myself. I thank you for all your time and patience and love. You've helped me grow into the person I am proud of today.

I am doing really well now. I have worked hard and am happy where I am for once and am happy about myself. I am someone I am proud of and have the confidence to say those words proudly. I have accepted my flaws are just as much a part of me as my physical body, but they do not make me any less beautiful. I am where I am because of you. Thank you for everything. I hope you're doing well, even if we don't talk anymore. Thank you for everything.