Dear Girl With The Broken Heart,
Please let me start off by apologizing for how fragile I am. Almost twenty years in the making, and you'd think I'd have this whole routine down by now. But please, give me some credit. You and me? We've been through some tough times through the years, although I think maybe this one takes the cake.
I'll give you some credit, even though you've been holding that out on me. You did a good job protecting yourself this time. You took your time, tested the waters, made sure that you truly believed that this could be for the long haul. Please understand that it's not your fault. Nothing you could have done ever would have changed the course of fate. What is past is past - no matter how fresh in your mind - and it is time to pour yourself a drink, put on some red lipstick, and pull yourself together.
Look at your future. All of your life, everyone has worshipped your potential. Are you truly willing to throw it away over some human who happens to have a Y-chromosome? Let me tell you the correct answer, darling. No. You aren't.
Lady Gaga is pretty eccentric and overrated, but she's got one thing right... "Some women choose to follow men, and some women choose to follow their dreams. If you're wondering which way to go, remember that your career will never wake up and tell you it doesn't love you anymore."
Look around you, my love. Look at what the world has to offer. Don't see through the friendships, the support system, the amazing people that you already have in your life. Don't forget about the incredible adventures and journeys life has to offer, don't ignore the untapped potential that everyone can see... Except you. Stop looking in the mirror and feeling sorry for yourself, and look around you.
I am so sorry that he hurt you, and I couldn't be sorrier that he tore me apart. But this is where you start to pick up the pieces. This is where you remind yourself that you are strong, you are kind, you are important, and you are worth a fight. And remember, even when I'm broken, I'm beside you every step of the way.
Love,
Your Heart
