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To Brooklynn F., Ex

I never wanted to hurt your feelings by telling you and I doubt you'll ever hear this but you're a terrible person. You disgust me, the way you manipulated me was terrible, I have nothing but hate for you in my heart, what's worse is I let you do it twice. I wish you luck in life because I don't want to hold onto this spite anymore. You lied to me more times than I can count. I'm not usually not a hateful person, but you are the worst thing I have ever encountered. I hope you NEVER contact me.

— Anonymous

To Seán, 21, Friend

I miss you even after a year and i’d do anything to be with you now cos everything got worse after u left. I miss u and I hope u come back soon, one day. Even if it dont make much sense, u were important and i still remember u fondly for some reason. I really still hope u come back to me one day.

— Anonymous

To T, 22,

it’s me. i hesitated sending that moon photo to you. i know, i know —i look so desperate when i do that, i am unfortunately fully aware of it. but hey, at least this time i did not remove it like how i always do because i regret it a second later. i want to tell you all the good and bad about my life right now, but i won’t simply for my sanity. i don’t know why i do this, i hope the day that i begin to not care about you comes quickly. i miss you.

— A

To Thomas, 22,

it’s me. the car i rode otw to school reminded me of your smell, and coincidentally, the song that was playing had your og name in it. for a moment, i felt a pang of loneliness because of the thought that i couldn’t escape the little things that reminded me of you. just when will this season of yearning will last? i hope it does right now, so i can move forward with my life without you in it. all my life, i was forced to let go of so many things, when will the keeping begins for me?

— A

To Thomas, 22,

it’s me. i am writing once again in hopes of overcoming the pain of yearning, and not in hopes of you coming across this letter. today felt normal, but it seemed new and refreshing, because for a long time, you were constantly on my mind, wondering how you were doing. but today marks the first time that i did not think much of you —it felt nice, sure, but i know i will still long for you at the end of the day. i still miss you, FK. i hope you enjoyed your summer vacation in japan.

— A

To my parent, 16,

i'm trans and terrified to tell you but i need you to know the real me. please don't hate me

— Anonymous

To quinn, 17, Friend

you're the reason i believe in found family. blood doesn't make us siblings, love does, and you're the best brother i could ask for

— Anonymous

To storm, 19, Friend

you make me want to be brave enough to chase my dreams instead of playing it safe. you believe in me more than i believe in myself

— Anonymous

To ember, 19, Friend

watching you get better after your suicide attempt gives me hope. you're fighting every day and i'm so proud of your strength

— Anonymous

To jordan, 15, Sibling

you're my older sister but you've always treated me like i'm invisible. i just want you to see me and maybe even like me

— Anonymous

To phoenix S., 20, Friend

you're the reason i believe healing is possible. watching you overcome your trauma gives me hope for my own recovery

— Anonymous

To a friend,

you stole my pencil and i have to wait until the end of summer vacation to get it back, i'm never going to forgive you

— Anonymous

To Thomas, 22,

You don’t know it, but I added your city in my Weather App. Maybe that alone speaks so much how much I want you in my life, but you don’t want me and I understand that that’s all you can offer me. I am still navigating my way into moving on and figuring out if what I felt was already something deep, but one thing’s for sure — I miss you so much, Thomas, I hope I held you tighter and kissed you longer until I can’t anymore. I wish I looked back at you that night.

— A

To aurora K., 21, Ex

you're the reason i believe soulmates exist. even though we only dated for six months, you changed my entire perspective on love

— Anonymous

To madison H., 19, Ex

you moved to australia for uni and left me here with all our memories. long distance broke us but i still believe we were meant to be

— Anonymous

To best friend R., 27,

i can never forgive myself for not checking in on you more often when you stopped responding. i thought you might wanted to be left alone, wondering what i did wrong. it took weeks until your last online stat updated. in 2 months, i only asked you once how you've been. 2 days later you were dead. i didn't know you were in the hospital fighting for your live. if i only messaged you more often. perhaps you would have told me and i would have had the chance to visit you. i'll miss you forever.

— Anonymous

To myself, 17,

i pretend like i don't care about school but i'm actually terrified i'm going to fail and disappoint everyone who believes in me

— Anonymous

To jesse, 17, Crush

you died two days before prom and i still have your boutonniere in my dresser. i was finally going to ask you to go with me

— Anonymous

To brooklyn, 20, Friend

you were supposed to be my maid of honor someday. we planned our weddings together when we were twelve. i miss my best friend so much

— Anonymous

To raven, 21, Crush

you make me want to believe in love again after my last relationship destroyed me. you're slowly putting my pieces back together

— Anonymous

To jules, 18, Friend

you make me laugh until my stomach hurts and forget about all the reasons i hate myself. you're my person and i hope you know that

— Anonymous

To my parent, 19,

i know you're disappointed that i'm not going to be a doctor like you wanted but i have to follow my own path for once

— Anonymous

To sage, 18, Friend

you're pushing everyone away including me and i don't know how to help you anymore. please don't shut me out like this

— Anonymous

To bailey, 18, Ex

i panic every time my phone buzzes hoping it's you texting me. it never is but i can't stop hoping that maybe today will be different

— Anonymous