Dear Mom and Dad,
When you complain about me being a "hermit", and tease me for trivial things, it makes me want to spend even less time with you. Difficult concept, I know.
I hate it how I'll help you with everything you ask me to, and then when I slip up on something once, you yell about how I'm completely useless, and I never listen. I'm sick of it. Learn to treat me like an equal human being, then we'll talk. Until then, I'm going to stay in my room, away from your constant criticism.
Sincerely,
Your irritated daughter.
Dear friends,
I know you guys are having a hard time. I've promised to help, and I will, to the best of my ability. When your lives shatter, I try to be there to pick up the pieces, but sometimes I feel alone in doing so, like you're not going to do anything to help yourselves. It's just that lately, I feel like I've been stretched too thin between too many people. At any point I'm going to snap and not be of any use to anyone. I'm so sorry. You guys deserve more than I can ever give you.
Love,
Your friend Sylar.
Dear L,
Thank you for being there. I'm not sure you realize how much I appreciate you. I'd crash and burn without you.
Eternally grateful,
Sylar.