We’ve been through a whole lot, you and I. The good, the bad, and the in between. And after all this time, I’ve come to see your imperfections as you’ve come to see mine. But despite all this, I still love you. Every fiber of your being, stringed together to create your existence, is what I love.

You make me feel alive and awaken my soul, which had been in the doldrums for quite some time before I met you. You take me out of my shell, helping me explore life and try new things. Having you in my life has opened up my eyes and expanded my horizons. Freedom is one of the most important things to me and with that knowledge, you always make sure I never feel suffocated, and I never do. You make sure to give me space, even when it was sometimes hard on you. I appreciate you allowing me to live life on my own terms, and for that you’ve got a hold on me without chains. To me that is the truest love; staying without restrictions. I look up to how you march to the beat of your own drum. Having strict parents growing up, this was a difficult concept for me to grasp despite how much I wanted to. You help me fight through my doubts and inspire me to grab my own life by the horns. Indirectly, you’re helping me become the person I want to become, for showing me the path to my own freedom. As clichě and cheesy as this sounds, your laugh is my favorite sound. The first time you threw your head back at a joke I made and I heard your hearty laugh, that was when I knew I fell for you. It literally captivated me. Your voice sounds like home and puts me at ease.

When I’m going through a hard time, you have been my safe haven and I know I can rely on you to help be strong for me in the times I can’t. When I see you struggling with yourself it breaks my heart because you are a wonderul person and I wish for you to always see yourself through my eyes. But I will be here to remind you of that person when you can’t see it yourself. I know you and I have had our trust issues in the past, but trust is a two way street and in order to receive full trust you must give it as well. You have proven to me that I can put my trust in your hands. I trust that you are faithful to me, and that I am what you need and desire. I trust that you will come to me when something is bothering you and that we will talk things out together like we always do. I have always been true to you and you can entrust me with all these things in return.

I love the friendship that I have with you where we can do random spontaneous sh*t together. Different ways and places to mess around, or bickering back at you for acting like a grumpy old man. Every day with you starts unplanned yet somehow turns into a new adventure. Kissing you never gets old and I can’t ever get enough of your lips on mine. Whether it’s that first gentle kiss in the morning, that passionate kiss that leads to messing around for hours, that random peck throughout the day, or that stupid kiss that I give you with my eyes wide open staring back at you just to be obnoxious, I love them all. I love seeing you looking back at me and smiling, it’s all the great moments we’ve experienced plus the hardships we’ve gotten through together all tied into one simple beautiful moment.

I appreciate everything you do for me and everything that you are, and I hope I say “thank you” and “I love you” enough for you to know that.

It’s hard to put into words exactly how thankful I am for you and everything you’ve ever done for me. I was truly blessed with the most amazing family in the world.

Life without you guys wouldn’t be the same and neither would I. There’s never a time I couldn’t count on you guys. You’re my support system, my rock and my life. You believe in me, even when I don’t believe in myself. You cheer me on and push me even when I want to give up. You are the reason I am who I am today. We’ve been through a lot in our lives, but without each other we wouldn’t have made it over the traitorous mountains of obstacles. I couldn’t imagine my life without a family like ours. A family that is so unique, giving, caring, dysfunctional and loving. A family who will love you unconditionally no matter what. A family who will always have your back, cheer you on, support you and do anything to make you happy. It is because of my family that I have the strength to grow, take chances, and live, because I knew they were always behind me every step of the way. It is because of them that I was shaped into the person I am today and will continue to be. I was blessed with so many amazing role models to look up to, with a handful of life advice and the ability to spread my wings and fly off into the world on my own to find myself. I was never told who to be, or what to do. I was guided through life and when it was finally time to fly I was ready, And I only have my family to thank for that.

Thank you for everything you’ve ever done for me and ever taught me. Thank you for teaching me the importance of my family. Thank you for teaching me to care and to have a giving heart. Thank you for teaching me to laugh, because after all laughter is the best medicine. Thank you for teaching me to work hard in life, because it will pay off. Thank you for teaching me that it’s okay to fail, to fall and hit a dead end, but never give up.

After all, it’s the failure and mistakes that teach us in life. Thank you for being my biggest support, cheerleaders and always believing in me. Thank you for being a phone call away and a shoulder to cry on. Thank you for helping me fly on my own. Thank you for teaching me how to love unconditionally, and most of all thank you for loving me unconditionally no matter what.

To start off with, I am so proud of you. Life hasn’t been too easy on you lately, and I am truly sorry about that. But despite it all, you have managed to keep your head up and continue fighting throughout. Be proud of everything you have gone through, and mostly, what you’ve become.

Stop being so hard on yourself. Everything will make sense to you one day. All the pain, hurt, and frustration will become worth it. Remember, everything happens for a particular reason. You are in the exact place you are meant to be right now. So breathe, be patient, and trust the course of your life. Let go of all the expectations you have created in your head. Accept reality as it comes. Accept life for what it is. Don’t take everything so personally and try to not let others get you down. Most of the time, things have nothing to do with you, and everything to do with the other person. When people hurt you, try and understand their side of the story. Forgive them. Learn from their wrongdoings, and then let it remain in the past. Not everything is always how it appears. You are perfect in every way, especially with your flaws. Accept the things that make you different, while embracing everything that makes you unique. Even though you think you are broken, there is so much beauty in your pain. Also, you’re really not as broken as you think you are.

You are stronger than anything that has tried to tear you down. You are a survivor, not a victim. So with that, try not to be so hard on yourself, we both know your doing the best you can. Create a meaningful life for yourself that you can be proud of. Promise me, you will make the most of it all. Never let anyone get in the way of your goals in life. More importantly, never give up on your passions and your dreams. Do not waste your time on people who do not believe in you. You don’t need anyone like that in your life. Only surround yourself with people who encourage and inspire you. You deserve the world and even a little more. You are smart. You are beautiful. You are enough. You are everything. You are all. Try not to rely too much on others for your happiness. At the end of the day, all you are guaranteed is yourself, never forget this. At the end of the day, all you are guaranteed is yourself, never forget this. Stop worrying so much about stupid boys. There is so much more to you than being someone else’s girlfriend or wife. Frankly, there is so much more to life than a guy. patient, and stay positive, while waiting for love. Just because you have not found it yet, does not mean you don’t deserve to be loved. You must learn to completely love yourself, before you even try to love another. Help others. Be a good friend and make sure to be kind of your family. Be selfless, not selfish. Love like you never seen pain before. And if you do not find the strength to do so, just make sure you find enough love for yourself. You are so strong my dear. You have been through a lot and come out on the winning end. The world has tried to break you, but you never let it. Thank your past, for it has made you into a better person today. Not everyone you have meet is meant to stay around forever. People will leave you. On the contrary, you will also leave others. People will disappoint you, and all you can do is learn to appreciate them for what they have taught you. Thank the people who have stayed. Fill the spaces of the ones who have gone.

More importantly, gracefully let go of the things and people that are not meant for you. Accept things the way they are. Thank you for never giving up and being so tough. You inspire others and you lift them up. Stay strong. Stand up tall. Be more beautiful than ever. Make them wonder how you do it.

Thanks for joining me!

Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton