If I could write a letter to me..

Dear Leah,

                     Have you looked in the mirror lately? Tell me what you see. You stand looking in the mirror pointing out your flaws. But, what about your strengths? I know. You think you have none, or very few on that matter. Maybe you don't give yourself enough credit. Maybe you point out everything that is wrong with you that you forget to search for what is right about you. I know times are hard right now and you feel like you are suffocating in your pain. You feel like you are drowning in the piercing coldness of your tears and thoughts. Have you looked around you? You have angels all around you, who are pulling you out and curing your pain, your emptiness. You have the idea that they will get tired of trying to cure you and just let you drown. You feel like you're talking but nobody is listening. Well, I think you need to remember someone who will always care, who will always listen. Remember you Heavenly Father. Even when you feel as if no one could save you from this pain you are in, He can. He loves you and He would not give you challenges He knew you couldn't handle. He went through all the pain you could ever imagine so in the end, He could help you find peace and comfort from His guidance. Follow his words. He will lead you the right way. Why don't you let anyone in? Why don't you let people see your true self? You don't let anyone in. You don't even let yourself in. I know you feel as though you're safer that way. But, have you thought that maybe you weren't safer that way? You're trapping yourself with all your emotion and grief that you can't handle all alone, but if you'd let some light in every once in a while you might be okay. You have been through tough times in the past and now. But, it's only made you stronger, it's only made you wiser. It's made you, you. Now I know what you're thinking. Who am I to tell you haw you think or how you feel. But, trust me, I know you better than you think. Don't look down anymore. Keep your head up. You might be surprised at what you see when you actually look around. You might be surprised to see how many people have waited to see the smile that you've hidden away for so long.

                                                       Love,

                                                                You