First and foremost, I just want to say thank you. Thank you for showing me a multitude of life lessons that I will forever carry. I learned that people can use, abuse and disrespect you. I have become a much stronger person because of you. I began to be a little less fearful and more fearless; I take chances and risks. I applied to my dream school and was accepted. I was accepted to every college I applied to in fact.

You taught me that people are temporary, but not all people because my family is forever. You have taught me not to be so naïve. You have taught me my true strength and to always be my own best friend first. You have taught me to be a little more guarded and not trust so easily. I have learned the true meaning of friendship and love because of you.

You opened my eyes and closed my heart to those who enter my life. I am cautious and more aware because of you. You have taught me the value and importance of life and who I allow to be a part of my life. You have taught me to worry and care more. You have made me a better person and I thank you. I am stronger and wiser because of you.

I took the negatives that you brought into my life and I turned them into positives. I learned to step out of my comfort zone, but I also learned to not allow everyone in my life. I became selective with who I allowed to be part of my life. You have made me come to many realizations about myself and how much I can take. You thought you broke me down, but instead you built me into a strong individual.

I have little to no anger for you because the good outweighs the bad. What you did to me in the past has helped shape me and create my future. I need thank you for hurting me and letting me go because it was a blessing in disguise. The lessons and strength I have gained from you will be with me wherever I go and whoever I encounter. I will not do what you did to me to others.

I am more compassionate and understanding of those around me. I do not hold grudges against you and I forgive you. I may have not realized it back then, but I realize it now, you were just a stepping stone for me to find myself. Thank you and I wish you the best.