I feel inadequate in many ways. Those whom I have deemed to be my closest friends have either deserted me or violated me in accordance with values that I feel to be either unjust or unappreciative. While I still remain strong in the face of fear and betrayal, I cannot help but question the decision-making and, well, quite frankly, thoughtlessness of others as I stride on towards my pursuit of happiness. Just know this: Every day I try to conquer my goals in order to accomplish what I feel is necessary to be deemed as “worthy” or “just” as others see fit. And yet, it is this very feeling that I am lacking due to others in what I can only assume is abandonment in faith. Don’t worry. I won’t fail you, nor will I fail myself. If you wish to doubt me, then continue to doubt. I will not stop you. But just know that it is with these words that I will prove myself. I will be that better man. And, well… while you might not listen, I will struggle against all that I feel is wrong because I am who I am… And not any of you can take that away from me. With my undying optimism and a hopeful heart, I’m sure I will succeed. And to anyone else that says otherwise… Fuck you. You don’t matter.

