please believe me

...when I say you are loved. 

I'm dedicating this to one of my best friends, Prissy. Simply because I feel that she should know, in other words, believe. And maybe, just maybe... this will turn that frown on her face into a smile.

As you blossom into a woman, you learn that even the one person that was never supposed to let you down, probably will. As hard as you try to put up walls around your heart to guard it, somehow along the way, you will give it to another and it will end up broken. Probably more than once and every time, it's harder. You might even break hearts too, so just remember what it felt like when yours was broken.

You will trust another with your whole heart and hope that the person won't betray you but maybe, just maybe, that person will. So don't be surprised. You will fight with your best friend, despite the many promises you have made to each other not to do so. When you give your heart away to a new love, you will  probably blame that person for something an old one did. You will find yourself in the cornered limbo of your room, weeping and crying hysterically because time is passing too fast and you will probably lose someone you love.

There will be times when you wish that you could make your sweet escape to another dimension or be whisk away to your very own sacred haven. There will be times when cutting yourself will seem like the only reasonable thing to do to cure the hurt you are feeling. There will be times when you will feel as though the whole world has turned against you.

But when that time comes and you find yourself in search of someone to ease that burden, look up and seek him.  He will be there, arms wide open, welcoming you with nothing but the utmost love. He will not judge or ask questions. He'll just wipe away your tears and turn your world into a joyful one.

So, believe. Even when believing will lead to heart-ache or many miserable nights of crying. Even when doubts cloud your mind and block positivity from shining through. Even when hope is lost. Because life is unpredictable like that. But it doesn't mean you should walk through it alone.

I'll always be here or a call away. People love you, my dear. More than you will ever know. It's time you love yourself. Take into account what Drake said, "Protect your heart". You need to build that confidence within you. You need to learn how to speak up, let out that ragging voice from within. Most of all you need to believe. In yourself.

Just cause' everything came crashing down once, doesn't mean you can't build it up again...

 With love, Krissy.