In your lifetime, you meet at least one person who changes you for the better. Personally, I have had a group of people who have done that for me. And I've found that things are better that way. They are the people I call when I need to go for a drive at 2 a.m. with no destination — just to talk. They are the people I call when I need to complain about school or family issues, or want to boast about my recent accomplishments.

They understand and accept me just the way I am, and for that, I am forever grateful.

So, thank you for being you. I know that I am difficult to please. I am a living contradiction and I am stubborn as hell. The fact that you always manage to get through to me is proof that you mean more to me than I could ever express.

Thank you for always making sure I put aside some time for myself in life to do things for myself. Life isn't that serious and when you make sure that I take a break and do something fun, it makes each and every day so much easier.

Thank you for being there at my best and at my worst, even if you have something going on in your personal lives that is much more important.

Thank you for never leaving me or giving up on me. I easily go through 906,000 emotions a day and you manage to deal with every single one — so you basically deserve a medal or something.

Thank you for always being proud of me, whether it was for a grade or a physical accomplishment. I know that I always have a crowd cheering me on and that means the world to me.

Thank you for treating me like I matter. I really appreciate how important you make me feel. It gets me through hard days and reminds me that to someone, I am a necessity.

Lastly, thank you for changing my life. Your mere existence has made me a better, more caring, and inspired person. And that is the most wonderful thing anyone has ever done for me.

I will never be able to repay you for all that you've given me since I was born or just in the last three to four years. Just know that throughout my life, I owe every one of my accomplishments to you. I couldn't be prouder or more honored to have you in my corner. I love you.

Thankfully,

Your Person