Dear you,
I would just like to start off by saying that I'm doing fine. My life is filled with joy and more love than I ever thought was possible. Despite all of the feelings of self-doubt and misjudgment you caused, I have persevered. At times it's hard to not think about you and all of the negative thoughts you have put in my head, but at the end of the day I'm better for it. All of the negativity and animosity has made me look at life in a new perspective and I'm grateful for that.
With all of that being said, I don't miss you. Some time has passed between you and me, which has helped me gain some perspective. Although all of your doubt and unpleasant disposition caused me pain and sadness, I've become a better person because of it. Whenever I start to doubt myself or think that I'm not good enough, I remember your voice and realize that I am so much more than the lies you filled my head with. I'm full of strength and hope and most importantly: happiness. I'm finally happy, and in an odd way, I owe this happiness to you. Without knowing the pain, sadness, and emptiness that you caused, I wouldn't have been able to build myself up and truly find my inner strength.
Your attitude made me realize that there's only one way to go from where I was, and that's up. I found myself through all of your hatefulness, and I can't say I'd be the same person without all of those experiences. Hindsight is always 20/20, and that is something I have come to understand as I've gotten older. As much as I'd love to change the past and move on, the past is what drives me toward my goals. I know I have nothing to prove to you because you aren't worth it, but your voice is the voice that keeps me going even on my worst days. Your voice saying that I'm aiming to high and I should lower my standards. Your voice telling me that I can't do it. You push me to believe in me.
I can't say sometimes that I don't give in to your voice. There are days that I do believe it, but that's why I now have a life filled with positive uplifting people that will bring me kind words and encouragement when I need them most. These people never beat me down or make me feel less than human. These people dispel the negativity and bring me so much light when I need it. These people are there for me like you never were. Without knowing what it's like to have truly toxic people in my life, I wouldn't be able to appreciate them fully. So here's a sincere thank you for all that you did.
Sincerely,
The Girl You Made Stronger
