To whom it may concern,

I don't hate you. In fact, my feelings are far from resentment towards you. I don't regret you. I don't want to think of you as someone who ruined my entire life.

You taught me a lot of things, not only about myself, but about life. Life doesn't come to an end when you lose someone you care about. It took me longer than I expected to get over you. I said things I didn't mean, and most people do that when they're hurt. I was hurt. You hurt me to the point where all I did was cry myself to sleep. You lied to me and you broke my heart. I gave you everything I could.

I will admit that it wasn't entirely your fault. I did some damage too. I didn't support your dreams, I found them unrealistic. I talked you down when I should've talked you up. I griped about the littlest things. You took a lot of crap from me and I give you props for that.

All in all, I want to thank you I want to thank you for everything you've done for me. You did everything you could for me. I'm so thankful for every experience you gave me. Like, that one time we went to that party at your friend's house and I got a little out of control and you carried me all the way to your truck and to my front door that night. I am thankful for every back road taken in your old red truck and every night spent talking on your tailgate about life and our future. Thank you for never changing who you are for me. You are the strongest and most selfless person I've ever met. You taught me to love myself before anyone else and to never stop chasing my dreams. You always told me that things will get better in time, I still believe you.

So, thank you for everything. Literally, everything. Thank you for letting me learn from OUR mistakes. Also, thank you for letting me take my time to find someone that treats me so well.

You will always have a place in my heart.

XO,

Madds