Dear Mikey

Mikey;
This place in the Bahamas has enabled me to bring closure to many places and circumstances in my life. It has helped me heal and find what I have always searched for.. Happiness within myself.

I write this letter to you to tell you 3 things.

While you may not know what you did for me. There are things I need to thank you for. You rehabbed me from the strip club. You took me from the place that I began to loathe so much. Provided a safe haven for me to heal and take refuge. Protected me from the outside world. Forced me to get up every day and do something - which helped me detox and climb out of my depression after all these years. You forced me to be strong and support myself. You taught me how to love unconditionally. To not give in to my addiction. You made me see that strength I had inside. You set the stage for me to begin to love myself. To be on my own and not be scared. For that, I thank you.

The peace and happiness I find. The place I am at right now is partly because of you. If it had not been for your actions and transgressions, I would not be lying on the most beautiful beach in the world overlooking turquoise water feeling at peace and in love with myself. For this I am able to forgive you.

The third thing I have to tell you is good-bye.

My love for you was fleeting and not absolute. I loved the idea of you. I loved the way I loved you. But I don't think I as absolutely in love with you. I tried and probably could have if you would have let me in. But the time and place has passed. And I am on a different path than you.

I hope that you are able to learn and live a better more fulfilling life. I hope that you were able to see what love looks like. I hope that you learn about yourself through therapy. That you learn to love yourself, your daughter and your family. I hope that you don't take them for granted anymore. Your family is a GIFT! Not a right.

Thank you, I forgive you, Good-Bye
T