This summer, I've come to the conclusion that instead of dwelling on my past, I would like to embrace it and take away lessons from my low points. Taking those lessons and moving on is something I've worked hard to do. You have to go through the low to get back to the high points in life, and that's where you fit in. You are the next person to steal my heart, and the next person I trust enough to do so. I know I might be difficult, and I won't open up to you right away, but bear with me.

Coming from someone who has been hurt in a situation where trust is involved, it's hard to trust someone again after being abandoned. I don't want you to think I'm damaged, because I'm not. I'm just scared of being abandoned again. I'm no different than any other girl. If anything, I will love you harder. I promise that I will work my hardest to get over the insecurities I have to make our relationship work. It might take some time, but it'll be worth the wait. Once you are let in, I promise to never go a day without trying to keep a smile on your face. Someone wise once said you have to fall in love with the wrong person in order to feel the relief when you find the right person. Know because of my experiences in the past, I won't settle for ordinary. I won't settle because I waited through the bad to finally see the good again. I weathered the storm and hoped and prayed for the sunshine to come back, and you've given me that.

So please fight for us and hold my hand even if my insecurities take over sometimes. If I work hard to make things work, please know that you mean the world and beyond to me. I will always work tremendously hard in order to put aside all of my fears, to keep our relationship worth it. It'll always be worth it, I promise.