To Malia
or, rather, to the beautiful person inside Malia that I know is still there despite all attempts to silence her.
Malia, whats wrong in your life that is turning you into what you're becoming? What happened to the joy you used to have? You had no bias, no lies, no hate. You loved YOURSELF. What makes you feel like you have to throw up, drink, smoke, dress apart? Is it a need to be different or a need to fit in? A cry for help or a coverup of your problems?
I've been there. Maybe not to the same degree as you have, but I know where you're going and I've seen where you're headed and believe me, it is not a place you want to be.
You used to be a light. You were MY motivation to be a better person. It didn't matter how you looked or dressed or acted, but it was what you were that inspired me. That person is silenced now, smothered in whatever trouble has taken over your life.
This is not a hate mail or a phony "omg r u ok?". This is me telling you what I see and hoping I am right and that I can be here for you as you were there for me.
I'm not trying to save you; I want you to save yourself. I know you're strong enough. I'm praying for you always.
Sincerely,
me
Malia, whats wrong in your life that is turning you into what you're becoming? What happened to the joy you used to have? You had no bias, no lies, no hate. You loved YOURSELF. What makes you feel like you have to throw up, drink, smoke, dress apart? Is it a need to be different or a need to fit in? A cry for help or a coverup of your problems?
I've been there. Maybe not to the same degree as you have, but I know where you're going and I've seen where you're headed and believe me, it is not a place you want to be.
You used to be a light. You were MY motivation to be a better person. It didn't matter how you looked or dressed or acted, but it was what you were that inspired me. That person is silenced now, smothered in whatever trouble has taken over your life.
This is not a hate mail or a phony "omg r u ok?". This is me telling you what I see and hoping I am right and that I can be here for you as you were there for me.
I'm not trying to save you; I want you to save yourself. I know you're strong enough. I'm praying for you always.
Sincerely,
me