I was young, nieve and never had been in love before. I did not think anyone or anything could hurt me as bad as this did. But, I was wrong. Don't you remember how long we were together? Just you and me? I felt like no one could ever come between us because I was the happiest girl in the whole entire world with you. I would think every day about the future with you and I. You made me feel special like I was the prettiest girl in a room or the only girl in the world. I didn't think anyone would give me the feelings you did, the butterflies, the happy tears, everything that I could feel for a person and more.

But as time went on, all this changed. You became bitter. You weren't nice anymore like you used to be. I felt scared for not only us but myself. You didn't trust me anymore, thought there were other boys when it truthfully was only you. You discouraged me with my looks and my personality, told me no one would want me because I was too much to handle or not pretty enough. I would dread having to see you because I knew it would only turn into a fight in the end. I was tired of the screaming and crying. I was done feeling this way. I knew I deserved a better life and to do better for myself.

So, I took charge. And because of you, I am writing this article. You changed me for the better. You made me into who I am today. I am strong and independent. I make myself happy. I am okay with being alone although it may be scary, it makes me secure. I no longer worry if I am good enough for you. I don't feel like I have to compete every single day for your attention whether it be in person or not. I look good when I go to class for me, not for you or anyone else. I can go to Victoria Secret and buy cute underwear and bras without the intentions of getting them for anyone. I wear them and feel sexy for myself.

I work hard in school not to just make you happy but to know I am better than what you think. So for everything you did, I really do thank you. I don't really know where I would be today without being changed by you. I would still be that shy and timid and scared little girl just trying to please someone every single day. But today, I am stronger. I am a better person. But for you, you haven't changed. You are still the same. And I wish I could warn the next girl that falls for you. She should be warned. But she should also feel special. Make her feel loved. Do everything you didn't do with me, make her feel better than I ever did. Because in the end, I am better off without you.