Dear Santa Claus,

I know it has been a while since I've written down my Christmas list and sent it off to the North Pole. You've been doing a great job with giving me what I've wanted every year. This year I have everything that I could ever want and more. I have a healthy and happy family, good grades and a great group of friends. Not to mention, an amazing boyfriend. My parents work hard to give me everything that I need and have provided me with the most amazing opportunities that I can't begin to thank them for. You have given me a great support system and all of these amazing people, and I don't think that I could ask for anything more.

This year I don't want something for myself this Christmas. I would like you to give back to the people that have given so much to me, the people that have been there for me through thick and thin. I want you to do something nice for them because they deserve it.

My friends are amazing because they know me so well. They know when I need a pep talk, a cuddle, or just a night out. Whenever I call, they are always there to pick up the phone.

My boyfriend is a trooper. He gives me the world. He knows how to deal with my cycle of moods and pushes through even during my worst days. He makes me smile and laugh uncontrollably. He always makes me feel safe but pushes me to try new things and is always taking care of me.

My parents work hard. They work hard so that I can go to school and get a good education. They work hard to make sure that I have a roof over my head and food to eat. Not only that, but they push me to be my best self. They have raised me to be independent, respectful, and intelligent. They have worked their entire adult lives to make sure that my sisters and I are taken care of.

So Santa, this Christmas I want you to redirect all of my gifts towards them. They deserve the world, and this is the least that I can do.