Dear Loved One,

I'm writing this because I love you more than words. I'm writing this because I care about you deeply. I'm writing this because I want you back the way you used to be; the way I knew you. I'm writing this because I know you can change. I know you can fight this. I know you can be stronger.

I'm not going to pretend I know what you're going through, because I don't. I have no idea how hard it is to fight the urges you have. I don't know the battle you fight with yourself. I'm not aware of the constant pain you face on a daily basis. I don't know the trouble you go through so that you can act like you're fine. The truth of the matter is, I don't know your life or what's going on inside your head, but I don't need to understand. All I need to do is be there for you.

Life is not easy. Addiction or no addiction, that's just the way it is. What you need to do to make life a little less painful is have the want to live. You need the will to carry on with your life despite the difficulties you face. You need to want to continue on and see what your future holds for you when you beat this addiction once and for all. You need to think about the rest of your sober life, not dwell on your past.

You can't think about your past anymore. You may be ashamed and that's okay. You may be scared and that's okay too. You need to realize that everything you're feeling right now is normal, and I promise you'll get through it. I promise you that it will get better.

I know you've disappointed many different people. I know you've done things that you strongly regret. I know you wish you could take it all back and start over with the life you had before your addiction. Worst of all, you have hurt the people you love and the people you care about the most; but I have news for you: I am still here. I still love you and I still believe in you.

You are not your addiction. You are still the person you were before this happened and I know that that person is still inside of you. I need you to find that person and strive to be that again. I need you to fight your own demons so you can be the happy, lively, bubbly and strong person you used to be.

It's all up to you to change. Only you can fix this; only you can fix yourself. However, I will always be there for you no matter what happens. I'll try to be your rock and your support through the tough times and beyond. I love you, I believe in you and I know you can turn your life around. Be strong, be hopeful and know you are forever loved.

Love,

Someone who will always care.