Write a Letter You Cannot Send (Read the Rules!)

[BunsBunsBuns]

Dear Dad,
I hate that you spent so much of your time wrapped up in the wrong things that you missed all of my life.
I hate you for not making it to see me graduate, have a boyfriend, and someday get married and have kids.
I hate you for never quite being like the rest of the dads.
I hate you for never being very involved in my life.
I want you to know, that I spent my whole life hating you. and telling myself that i would never forgive you for what you had done.
I want you to know that honestly, if i would have seen you, i would have dropped to my knees and bawled like a child.
I hate myself for having moved away.
I hate myself for probably hurting you when that happened.
I hate myself for not trying to contact you sooner.
I hate myself for not seeing you.
I hate myself for not being able to attend your funeral.
But, i hate you for having lived so far.
But now, i don't hate you.
I miss you.
Not a day goes by
that i don't miss you.
I hope you're resting easy, I know you were doing to good, quitting all the bad things. I'm sorry to know you were in so much pain, and i just wish, i could actually tell you to your face that i love you and im so proud of you.
I hate myself for not being able to talk to you anymore.
I miss you dad, i hope you're in a better place.
I'm not sure to what extent i believe, but i hope you're flying high. xo

[midwesternwerewolf]

Dear old best friend,
I can't say it's been easy, but I have new friends now. They make me feel so much better than I ever have. I can feel that we'll be friends for a very long time. So all I have to say is thanks for helping me get to them. I couldn't be happier. So enjoy your life, I'll see you around.

[honey,]

dear ________,
why do i have to like you
i know that you dont like me back
i know its stupid for me to like you because our relationship is close but nothing more than platonic
yo like someone else as well
but i just cant shake it
i've liked you for awhile because i can trust you and i got close to you
so i guess its really my fault here.
sure we flirt but we both do that with all of our friends
im just so conflicted by this hah
sincerely,
your stupid friend


dear grandpa,
its almost been three years since you died,
no one ever got to deal with it.
trina is starting to final forgive you, y'know.
mom forgave you soon after you died.
grandma gets depressed around your birthday and anniversary.
i miss you.
you were a functional alcoholic who didn't stop smoking even when he was told he had lung cancer.
you had anxiety but you handled it so well.
you made sure to stay in contact with distant relatives and call them on holidays and have me sing to them.
you welcomed my father into the family eve though his family didnt welcome her.
you weren't a saint, but you weren't a bad person either.
from my perspective you were a fighter. you went through a lot and made it to the age of 72.
seeing you die was the worst thing i've ever been through.
they tried so hard to revive you.
it was the first time i had seen grandma cry.
bessie was so upset when she lost you.
everyone was.
are you watching us? do you see me?
are you proud or ashamed at my choices?
i wish i could see you.
i cried when i heard 'you are my sunshine' on tv awhile ago.
i havent dealt with this yet.
i havent dealt with my other grandpa's disease either.
i feel like i have to be strong for everyone.
have you seen mom lately?? i think she is finally really starting to miss you.
i wish i had gotten to say goodbye.
sincerely,
your 'little sunshine'

[Linaaa_Smoothie]

dear mother,

it hurts when you call me "useless" and the thing is, sometimes I start to believe that. it's funny how you demand respect from us, but always say how rude your children are---how we don't have manners or any respect for you---and constantly tell us things like how "useless" we are. i hate that word, so much.

sincerely,
your frustrated daughter

-

dear best friend,

L, i love you, so so much. i used rant to you about everything and when i got excited, i told you what was causing the excitement. but now... you're different and i don't like it, but i know you're trying your best. i know you don't mean to be so sad all the time and i know you don't mean to be a downer all the time but it's getting kind of hard to talk to you. and i would try and give you a pep talk but honestly i've given you so many already that i would just be repeating myself again. and i want to share the happy things in my life with you, but it's hard whenever you're sad (which is a lot of the time) because it makes you feel guilty---makes you feel like i'm rubbing something in your face. i don't know what keeps you happy anymore.

love,
still your bestie

[chaney]

dear conan,

although i haven't watched your channel for long, i know i'll be staying. i have so much to say but i just can't find words. you truly are a man of talent, kindness, and perseverance. i know you have had a rough past, but the amazing thing is how you channeled your emotions into creativity. now, many years later, you have a breathtaking voice, a way with words, a successful youtube channel, and stunning artwork. you have acquired so many talents and shared your gift with the world. i remember someone once said that children who are given less grow up to be the most selfless, and now i believe those words. the way you talk about your friends demonstrates how thankful you are to have them and i find that beautiful. on a bad day, you never fail to make me smile. your voice is gentle and calming; your music usually helps me fall asleep. i could go on and on, but for now i'll just tell you something: you are one of a kind, i wish there were more people like you in this world. sleep well tonight.

love, alyssa

[leda.]

dear em,
how are you? are things treating you well? i'm so happy our one year
best friend anniversary is tomorrow. soso happy like you don't even k
now!! im so excited, like, seriously. i dont even want to study becau
se the thought excites me and distracts me so much haha. but i know
you would want me to study, so for you, i'll put off posting this letter
until i'm done my session. ilysm rena. good luck on your finals tuesday.

[vox mortem]

dear me,
you can doooo it! ♡ keep working toward your goals

[Lazy9248]

Boy I'm hopelessly in love with,

Deadbeat,

We had a good relationship. I'll always

I hate you. I know that's blunt.

treasure every moment that we spent

I have every right to. You always

together. I just wish that it hadn't ended

put me down. You always told me

the way that it did. I hope that one

I wasn't good enough. I was never enough.

day fate will lead you back to me.

I wish you would just leave me alone.

I know that I'll always love you. It sucks.

I hate that I have to explain to

I hope I can find someone new, but

everyone why you aren't in my

I have a feeling that I'll always be

life. I only come to your house

hooked on you. I mean it has already been

because my siblings are there.

nine months and I can't get you out of my head.

I understand that you want to

You've encouraged me to date more people.

put the past behind us, but

Trust me I did. He hurt me and I don't want

there's so much to put behind.

anyone else. I will always have a soft

Are we just going to ignore how

spot for you and I will always be there

you abused me for 10 years?

for you.

Are we just going to ignore

how you treated my mom and I?

I love you so much </3,

I wish you cared enough to admit

Me

that you're wrong. I wish

you actually cared and would apologize.

An apology is all I want. Then I'll forgive

you. You're a narcissist though. So that'll

never happen. Will it? I'm sorry that I

wasn't enough for you. I'm sorry I was

always a disappointment.

Regretfully,

Me

[chon]

dear v,
holy moly our one year best friend anniversary is tomorrow man does time fly by
anyways, i would send you another letter thingy but like idk what else to send th
at won't cost me an arm and a leg so i'll have to think of something but omg i'm r
ally excited but lol knowing us, we'd probably study and talk tomorrow bc we're v
ery bust with our school work!! but yeah, how are you? are you stressed?? because
like i'm really stressed. one year already!! well, i should probably get back to work
but ya thanks for putting up with me, ilysm leda bear! happy studying c;

[Sylea~]

dear self,

WHY ARE YOU STILL SINGLE