In the 20 years I've been on this Earth, I've encountered many people. People who have supported me, cared for me, and have accepted me for who I am and people who haven't. No matter what side they fall on, they have all taught me something important in my life.

For the ones who have been there for me: thank you. Thank you for showing me that there are people on this planet that can love others unconditionally. Through the hard and rough times, you've stuck by me for support. You've never once judged me for who I am and I promise to never judge you for who you are because of that. You're there as a shoulder to cry on or to laugh with for hours on end. Through thick and thin and every up and down, thank you for riding this crazy roller coaster of life with me. For just being there. Because nobody should be alone.

For the ones who left: thank you too. Although our paths crossing may not have worked out in the end, I'm still grateful to have met you. You've taught me some valuable lessons not only about others, but about myself as well. People aren't always what they seem and sometimes, they don't have your best interest in mind. They play with your emotions to benefit themselves and drain you until you have nothing left to give. But they also teach you to draw a line in the sand. To put your foot down and stand up for yourself. To leave situations and relationships where you are taken for granted. At the time, it's hard to lose those people, but looking back now, even when losing them hurt in the past, wounds heal, and sometimes, we learn to forgive not only them, but ourselves as well. So thank you. Without you, I wouldn't have learned to stand up for myself and I wouldn't be the person I am today.

To all those who have ventured in and out of my life,

Thank You.