Dear Ex-Boyfriend,

It’s been 1 ½ years since we ended our relationship.  Sure, I’ve seen your face around town a time or two but I haven’t talked to you at all.  So much has happened since we broke up that we wouldn't really even know each other anymore.  I hesitate to say that I’ve changed but rather grown into the person I’m supposed to be.  Honestly, without you I am a better person.  I make independent choices and I am creating the life that I want to live without having you there to drag me down.  I hate you for what you turned me into.  I deserved to be treated so much better then how you treated me.  Women are not property.  You are a reminder of the person I used to be and it makes me feel sick to my stomach.  Let’s take a look at you.  You are a father!  I honestly pray for you and wish you the best because of your baby.  She deserves the best and I hope you live up to her expectations.

I still wish we would have ended on better terms and I want to apologize for acting immaturely during our break-up.

Sincerely,

Kristen

There are so many people out there who will tell you that you can't.  What you've got to do is turn around and say, 'watch me'.

Day Five: Write a Letter to your Dreams

Dear Dreams,

Thank goodness you exist.  My dream to pursue music as my career has always been present.  This past year I have been presented with many obstacles to still pursue, but I have overcome them.  Other dreams however are not so clear to me.  What else do I dream of or wish to obtain in life?  Money? No. A big house? No. What is it that I want?  Perhaps it is to fall in love, to have a family. But I’m still young and want to be carefree.  Those things will come later.  I just hope that when I decide what my dreams are, or when destiny finds me – I will be ready to achieve those dreams.

Love,

Kristen

Day Three: Write a Letter to Your Parents

Dear Dad,

You have had a rough ride through life.  You don’t need me to tell you that but I want you to know that I recognize that.  I’m always praying for you.  I’m sorry that Mom left you and cheated on you and I’m sorry that she took me with her when she moved out.  I feel like we’ve missed out on a normal ‘Father-Daughter’ relationship.  Mom said to me the other day, “Kristen, seriously you’re the only one left who loves your Dad”.  It made me so mad, but it’s true.  No matter what happens I will always be here for you.  I wish you’d leave your current wife, if you can even call it that.  She’s a liar. She tricks you into giving her things like money and clothes, and a house but then on the weekend she’s off with one of her ex-husbands. I know you know that’s what happens.  Just leave her. 

You will always be my Dad, and I will always be your daughter.  We share a few quirky personality traits like being stubborn and being a loner.  I’m trying to look out for you, but you need to make your own decisions.

Love,

Kristen

Dear Mom,

Our relationship has changed so much.  Before we had our huge fight, and I moved into Dad’s house my senior year, you were always so demanding and over-protective.  It’s kind of weird that since I’ve move back in we have never talked about the fact that I moved out, and the fact that you crossed the line when you were mad at me.  I wish we could talk about it, but we can’t.  And I also wish that I could tell you other things that you don’t know about.  Things I feel like I can’t tell anyone because I don’t trust anyone.  I don’t want you or anyone else to judge me.  Don’t get me wrong, our relationship now isn’t awful.  We’re like two good friends, which is fine. Except for the part where you’re supposed to be my Mother.  I also wish you would go to church with me. It’s weird going alone and I wish you were stronger in your faith.

Thank you for putting up with me when I’m difficult, and always loving me.

Love,

Kristen