To the boy who said I wasn’t good enough:

Hi, it’s me. You probably don’t think about me much these days, but I know you do occasionally. I’m not here to wish upon you the worst possible things that could occur to someone (as most people would), but rather explain to you how the weight of your words has impacted me and my life. First of all, I should have seen straight through you and the whisper of your sweet words just as I was warned by many people, however, people like me tend to believe that there is good in everyone. In that case, I gave you the benefit of the doubt and decided to give you a chance.

Mistake #1. It took some time, but now I have come to the realization that you wanted to be around me when it was convenient to you.

You may not realize it or not but I will never forget the day when you told me, “you are not good enough”. Your words cut me like knives and for a while, I actually believed you.

Mistake #2. I let you win, instead of fighting for myself. Your need to bring me down caused me to figure out exactly who I am. Ever since the day you told me that, I have found myself to be more outspoken than I ever was. Today, I am not afraid to stand up for myself as well as my feelings.

I used to blame myself for not being good enough for you and would think of ways that I could change so that I could please you. You even called me difficult and would tell me how hard it was to be with me.

Mistake #3 Allowing you to control my emotions. I know now that if someone does not like me, that is their problem. I am who I am and there is nothing wrong with me. I should not have to change who I am to fit your standards.

Honestly, I believe that I ended up winning because it took you hurting me to make me realize just how strong I am. I don’t let people’s negativity go straight to my heart like I let you. Because of you, I have a harder time trusting people (especially boys) and I never let anyone get too close to me in fear that I will get hurt again. Some say that this is a bad thing but to me, it gives me hope that when the right one comes along it will be worth it. Some day someone is going to appreciate the way you treated me as odd as it sounds because I would not be the person I am today if you had not told me that I was not good enough. I am not a hopeless romantic but more of a realist and firmly believe that everything does happen for a reason. Your words are the reason I am strong today. I do not let people’s words affect me as much as I used to and I can say that without wishing you a miserable life because I know that karma will take care of you.

Best of luck in your life,

The girl who is enough