Did you have fun? While you were so focused on bringing me down, I was out there achieving my dreams. How do you feel now?

I actually would like to thank you. Because of you, I pushed myself that much harder, ran that much faster, studied that much longer. You were motivation for me when I was ready to give up. You come in many forms. Kids. Adults. Even friends. But without you rooting for my failure, I would not be as successful as I am today. You showed me how mean girls can really be, and how adults can actually be cruel and immature, and how bitter boys are years down the road. I’ve learned to rise above you. I’ve learned the type of person not to be, and how to eliminate people like you from my life. You are not one person. You are many people that had nothing better to do than focus your energy on seeing me fail. It’s sad to think that my failures made you happy. I refuse to let you gain satisfaction. Everything I say I’m going to do, I follow through. My dreams become realities.

You were a motivating factor in pushing me to my goals. In fact, you made things a lot more difficult for me, only in ways that benefit me. You showed me how I have to be positive at all times. You taught me how to kill people with kindness. You also gave me the ability to learn that sometimes saying nothing is better than saying anything at all. Well, now I’m saying that I’ve done it. I’ve been able to push past your negativity and become a better person. I’ve learned a lot about myself in the process. You do not define me. You never did. By excluding me or talking ill of me, all you did was hurt yourself. I’ve eliminated you from my life.

Your negative energy no longer haunts me.

This note is for people struggling like I did at one point. I believed the words you said. I was vulnerable and you took advantage of that. But now, I sit back and look at where that has gotten you. I can honestly say you lost. You’re now the loser of the twisted game you created. For those who need motivation to get through it, you can do it. You do not need anyone to tell you your worth. Let their comments rolls off your back and stay true to yourself. Do not let the bullies in life run around victorious. They are not worth confrontation or even an “I told you so”. Just prove them wrong. They may have thought one thing about you and laughed at you, but no need to reciprocate. You’re sitting on the other side of the situation, knowing you’re better off. A better person. It does feel good to be the better person of a situation. To have that feeling that deep down, you did the right thing, and that you achieved your goals is a double whammy. Keep pushing and ignoring their ignorance. Ignore what they say and do not give up by any means. You can do this.