By the way

I would just like to publicly thank my family for teaching me to be honest with my feelings (at least to myself, haha) and to be independent.

I am SO GLAD I was able to break up with that certain man and with other boyfriends/interests cleanly, without going back because I was lonely/starved for attention/bored/whatever.

I am SO GLAD I am able to develop hobbies and life skills by myself and use those to enrich my life rather than waiting for Mr. Perfect (who does not even exist) to do it for me.

I am SO GLAD I finished school and made lots of girl friends and am becoming self-sufficient and can express my opinions on important issues without worrying about what people will think of me.

So even though I thought some of you were too harsh sometimes (but don't worry, I don't anymore and I'm probably even "meaner" than I thought you were) I am SO GLAD you rubbed off on me!!!!!!!!!!

I wouldn't have it any other way.

I love my family.