An Open Letter to the Person Who Made Me Love Myself Again
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An Open Letter to the Person Who Made Me Love Myself Again

Your kind heart is priceless and your support is valuable beyond compare.

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An Open Letter to the Person Who Made Me Love Myself Again
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It's relatively easy to fall in love, make mistakes, and break your own heart, but what we fail to realize throughout this vicious cycle of life is that many of our downfalls could be prevented by simply loving and respecting ourselves. Many of us are able to come to this epiphany on our own, but just as many of us struggle to grant ourselves as much internal happiness as we give to others. There are those who make us feel worthless, who use our selfless instincts against us, but there are also individuals who strive to bring out the best qualities in those they care about. They are rare, like diamonds amidst a pile of ordinary stones.

You are one of those diamonds. Your kind heart is priceless and your support is valuable beyond compare. You are special. You taught me not to beat myself up over every failure, not to apologize when I have done nothing wrong, not to feel guilty for abandoning toxic relationships for the preservation of my own health. You showed me that it is perfectly reasonable to grieve over what I have lost, rant about situations that infuriate me, and be critical of myself, so long as I never let my emotions consume me in a harmful way. You helped me discover areas of self-improvement. I can now recognize my flaws without giving into self-hatred or doubt. You take the pain of the past away little by little every single day. You embody reciprocity. My effort, affection, and enthusiasm are always matched. I don't feel the pull of despair anymore. I know that I cannot dwell on what could have been; I have to turn my attention to the future. You encourage me to follow my passion and step out of my comfort zone, rather than tearing down my dreams for selfish motives. My laughter is natural and effortless, and my smile is brighter. Your advice is neither condescending nor fruitless.

For the past few years, I have strayed from the person I used to be. I sacrificed my own well-being and personal interests to please others. I fell into a submissive, false sense of security and contentedness. It wasn't until you brought attention to my words and actions that I truly noticed the corner I had backed myself into. With your guidance, I gradually purged the negativity from my life. I went to people like you for help, rather than bottling up all of my emotions and trying to push through every situation on my own. I placed my faith in those I could trust, instead of people who betrayed my loyalty. I do not let people take advantage of me. I no longer tolerate people who talk down to me or invalidate my opinions. I am more independent, confident in my abilities, and determined than ever. You were the catalyst for the progress that I have made. I am beyond grateful for your endless love, support, and kindness. I know that it isn't always easy to look out for someone like me, but through all the frustrating moments, you remained patient and calm. You succeeded. Thank you for all that you have done. Thank you for teaching me to love and respect myself again.

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