Changing my life around has given me a new perspective o things. I’ve come to appreciate the friends I have and the people involved in my life. On the other hand, I’ve taken notice of who my true supporters are and how much people have tried to screw me over in the past. In light of my present situation, everyone who’s been a part of my life deserves a fair and honest explanation of my feelings towards them.

Stephanie Michelle, I barely know you as a person, but over the past few months the highlight of my day has consistently been talking to you. I can trust you with my thoughts and feelings more than anyone and I appreciate your company more than you’ll ever know. At first I did like you as more than a friend, but the age difference and your friendship with my step-sister quickly drove those thoughts out of my head. No matter how awkward I may act I see you as a friend, and nothing more, and I would’t trade your friendship for anything in the world. I really hope that some day soon you’ll be ready to tell me everything, but until then, I’ll be waiting. I love you as much as a friend can, and I honestly think I’d be crushed if anything bad were to ever happen to you.

Trisha, we tried the dating thing once before, but even after all of our 6 hour midnight conversations, and our constant flirting, things never quite worked out the way I expected. A few months apart have brought us closer than ever and I’d love nothing more than to see you as more than a friend. I know we’ve been talking about it, but I can’t wait until it’s something official. I hope nothing but the best for you, and hope you care about me as much as you say you do.

Amanda, you’re just my stepsister, but you’ve taken to me quicker than any family member ever has, and I appreciate that so much. Though we’ve gotten into some trouble, I don’t care what anyone says, I’m keeping in touch with you as long as possible. I can only hope that you do great in high school, and as soon as I’m home from the Peace Corps you’ll be one of the first people I visit. I love you like a sister Amanda, don’t change.

Mother, the past few months have been crazy. Being arrested left me with a sort of emptiness inside. I felt like my family wasn’t there to support me, and your recent actions have done nothing to prove my thoughts wrong. I hate the person you’ve become, the people you associate yourself with, and even more, your flagrant disregard for the safety and well being of myself and your daughter. Seeing how your relationship is with your parents I can’t understand, for the life of me, why you’d want that for your own kids. If you ever want to talk, I’m here, but just know my ears are and will be, fromt his point on, closed to your lies.

Roger, you’ve raised me from birth, stepping in for a father I never met. I thank you more than anyone for the way I turned out. As you know a few years back my resent towards you grew strong and after you and mom separated that resentment reached an all time high. But now that I’m with you once again I realize that you only wanted the best for me, and I’m happier than ever where I am. No matter what anyone says, you are, and always will be my father.

Dave, you’re my biological father, and even though I only met you a year ago, it seems like I was never too far away. I enjoyed the time we spent together, and meeting my brother, and an entirely new side of the family for that matter, was quite the eye opener, and I loved every second of it. While I hate the fact that you were never around during my childhood, I’d like to keep in touch, and I hope these words find your screen some day. You always know how to find me.

Sarah, you’ve been my true sister, through thick and thin, for 14 years now, and though my older sibling complex might have made you think I hate you, it’s exactly the opposite. I love you with all of my heart and only want to see you lead a rich life away from our mother. She’s been corrupting you for years now, and you have no clue how happy I am to see you move in with Roger and I.

Billy. Where do I start? At school we hated each other, but over the summer you’ve become one of my closest friends, and that’s something I honestly can’t say I’ve had in a long time. Many have come and gone, but you’ve stuck around for the entire rickety roller coaster of a ride. Let’s hope things never change. Stay croosh bro.

Lakeland, you’ve been my home, but I think Stephanie’s been right all along, referring to you as Fakeland. A good majority of the people here are fake, and that can never change. Luckily I’ve met a few rare people who make my life that much better. And for that, I thank you.

Dana, one of the few amazing people I’ve yet to meet, I enjoy our random conversations an inside jokes. And I hope one day I can finally say I’ve met you in person. You’re an amazing girl, and no matter what you say, you are pretty.

I’m sure I’ve left some people out, and so I’ll be adding to this list over time. If you want to know how I feel about you, simply leave a comment.

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