Hey kiddo.
I know last night was rough, and for that, I’m sorry. I’m glad we were able to chat though, as, the thought of you going through that without anyone to talk to breaks my heart. Parents are for guidance, and support, and, I’m sorry you don’t always have that at all times.
I’m glad you’re trying to make some plans for the weekend with other friends. I know that Lou is your best friend, but, I often wonder if you’re hers, or if she even has one. I’d never tell you who you can, or can’t be friends with, outside of dangerous behaviors, but, it gets really frustrating watching her hurt your feelings over, and over. I hope you find an answer to dealing with it, that is in your best interest.
I don’t know that Sunday is the best day to go to the movies, since exchange day is always stressful, but, if you can’t make it work on Saturday, we’ll see what we can do about Sunday. How rad is it that y’all have Friday off of school? I hope it felt like a short week, and that your teachers don’t crowd your weekend with too much homework, just because it’s a three day weekend.
I hope you were paying close attention to our conversation last night, because I really meant all of it. Things will start to feel easier when you start remembering your value, and taking away the power people have to take advantage of your kindness and compassion. Better friends and dudes will come along, sooner if you stop wasting time on the people that haven’t earned it.
You’re a fantastic kid, Phoebe, and I miss you a whole, whole bunch.
Love millions and billions,
-Dad
Marshmallows