we're never going home. -

today i randomly found a sealed letter, and right above the seal there was a sticker saying "break seal in case of pain", and so i opened it and read the letter. this is what it said:

Dear friend,
I know that it hurts so completely right now. It seems like nothing compares to this, that there is no rest from this pain. Pain is one of the most isolating emotions to go through, it feels like no one can ever understand how completely that is a part of you. Know that you are not alone. Everyone you know has either experienced pain already or will in the future. It is not fair, it is not easy, but it is a part of life.

It will be okay. Do not let this conquer you and steal your joy forever. It may take time, maybe a lot of time, but eventually you will heal. Take one day at a time, and learn to thrive again. As much as pain is a part of life, it is not a reason to hide. Take time to heal, but do not hide for too long. Return to embracing life and living free. There are beautiful things that are a part of life for us to experience, it would be a shame to miss those things.

Do not let this experience prevent you from seeking all life has to offer. Once you heal, return to seeking out fullness. Continue to put yourself out there, despite the chance of further pain. Pain is a part of life, but do not allow the possibility of it to prevent you from living. Please do not use the pain in your past as an excuse to not reach out in the future.

The greatest hope that we have is that we are loved. We are loved by the very source of love. It is given freely and it is given always. No matter what happens in life, good or bad, that love goes with us, it follows us and is not swayed by anything.

You are loved. Know peace.










I broke down as I read it. It's the most true and most beautiful thing I've ever read. I'm so glad I found it.