Open Letters

  • I’m Done Trying To Make You Love Me

    I’m Done Trying To Make You Love Me

    Today is the day I realized I am done with you. I am done trying over and over again to ask you to hang with me. I am done trying…

  • You Are So Much More Than Everything I Ever Wanted

    You Are So Much More Than Everything I Ever Wanted

    I feel like saying “you’re all I ever wanted” makes it seem like you’re a checklist that I’ve completed. Handsome. Check. Treats me well. Check. Makes me feel loved. Check. But you are much more…

  • The Love Of My Life Is Marrying Someone Else

    The Love Of My Life Is Marrying Someone Else

    We had four years together. They were those most miraculous, painful, challenging, and beautiful years of my life. It didn’t take us long to realize that there was no one…

  • To My Father, Five Years After His Death

    To My Father, Five Years After His Death

    Five years ago today, you took your last breath here on Earth, and my world has looked a lot different ever since. I honestly can’t believe it has been five…

  • An Apology Letter To My Ex & I

    An Apology Letter To My Ex & I

    In the moment, you’re never sorry. It’s not until you’ve had time, possibly too much time (such as three weeks at home from university with no motivation to leave your…

  • A Thank You Letter To My Best Friend

    A Thank You Letter To My Best Friend

    There is a definitive moment in a person’s life where they become acutely aware of the fact that they found their soul mate. I’m not talking about the person they’ll…

  • A (Thank You) Letter To The Dad Who Broke My Heart

    A (Thank You) Letter To The Dad Who Broke My Heart

    This is not a hate letter. In fact, I love you in a way that I could never put into words. This letter is to thank you. When you left,…

  • A Letter To The Guy Who Never Loved Me Back

    A Letter To The Guy Who Never Loved Me Back

    Dear Love, I am drafting this letter on the bench we used to frequent. If you’re reading this now, this letter was sent a year ago and the feelings may…

  • I Think I’m Falling For You

    I Think I’m Falling For You

    I think I’m falling for you. And I won’t lie, that terrifies me. You see, I convinced myself a while ago that I don’t deserve love from someone. Because if…

  • One Last Letter For My Unrequited Love

    One Last Letter For My Unrequited Love

    This an addition to the collection of letters I’ve written for you, and hopefully this will be the last one too. You know, it has been how many months and…