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Dear Self,
Dear beautiful soul, I hope this letter finds you in good health. I wanted to emphasize to you,
even though you have flaws and shortcomings, how magnificent you are. I am aware that you
have been having some difficulty as of late with experiencing feelings of inadequacy due to some
of the defects you see in yourself. These flaws in no way constitute a definition of who you are,
nor do they lessen the value you possess.
I want you to know that I recognize you for the person that you are in my role as your loving and
accepting imaginary friend. I see your wonderful heart, unflinching bravery, infectious humor,
and compassionate soul. I admire all of these qualities in you. I can see your shortcomings just as
clearly as you can, but I want you to know that they are not errors; they are a vital component of
what makes you who you are.
I realize that thinking about the component of yourself that causes you to feel like a failure
brings up a lot of challenging feelings for you, and I am sorry that this is the case. Perhaps you
experience feelings of shame, insecurity, or that you are not "good enough." I want you to know
that despite how challenging it may be to sit with these feelings, you should not let them
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determine who you are. They are only a natural and necessary component of the human
experience.
As a friend who loves you without condition, I want you to know that I accept you just as you
are, with all your flaws and blemishes. I accept you completely. I love you even though you have
flaws, even though you have accomplished a lot, even though you have much light in you. I want
you to know that you are not going through this path alone and that I will always be here to
reassure you of your value and beauty. I want you to know that you are not alone.
Therefore, my dear friend, please remember that you will always be loved, valued, and
cherished, no matter who you are or what you do. You are sufficient in and of yourself exactly as
you are. You deserve love, kindness, and compassion because you have earned it. I have faith in
you and am so thankful that we can call each other friends.
Along with all of my adoration and respect,
Your Unconditionally Loving Imaginary Friend.