[I was recently thinking about how torn, distraught, and less some of the people I know can feel due to everyday situations that happen. I write this letter for the ones who I know, and the ones that I don't. I think it's important for everyone to know that they're not alone and are forever loved. ]

Dear _____,

I hope you understand that the girl who told you she hated you is hurting inside. Hurt people, hurt people.

I hope you know that people who make you change are not your friends.

I hope you see that the boy who made fun of your song that you wrote, probably really loves music. And for the record, I really liked that song.

I hope you don't hate the friends who so suddenly changed and left you. They did not mean to hurt your feelings.

I hope you listen to the voice inside your head; urging you to read your Bible, the book is really good.

I hope you see the multiple gifts that God has given you, and that you use them with intention and confidence.

Please don't take your teachers for granted; they want the best for you.

Please continue to be kind, even when it is not returned to you.

Never give up.

Know that you are free indeed. Nothing and no one can beat you when you have God in your heart and right beside you.

Keep going even when it feels like there is no reason to.

Boys are mean sometimes; it's whatever.

Don't believe it when you hear a rude comment about how you look, it's not true.

Be honest about how you feel, it saves you a lot of long nights in the long run.

People are flawed, but they can be so kind. Take a chance and talk to someone you don't know.

And lastly, you are one of a kind. You matter. No matter what hurt is stirring inside you. No matter how bad you want to give up on the people around you. No matter how little you feel. You matter, and you're actually pretty important.