How to write more letters by Skydawn

"I never knew a simple letter could be such an impact."

How I did it:     During the Christmas holiday season, my mom abused me. Physically and mentally. On the day of school before winter vacation started during my school's lunch time, in front of one of my best friends and her boy friend I broke out in tears because I couldn't take not telling anyone. It was horrible, my mom took away my good healthy mental stability and all of my self esteem.

    Somehow, the news of it spread that day like wild fire. People asked if I was okay and what not. I was by the end of the day, but boy I hated that to be the last way my friends would see me for 3 weeks.

    So I got the idea... I'll do something different. I'll write as many of my friends as I can holiday cards and have them mailed to them. I did this to repent my suckish depressed state of mind back to normal, to show my friends I'm doing okay, and to just do something nice and a little different.

So I mailed the letters.. within 3 days everybody seems to have gotten them. I got so many thank you's, so many closer friends, and it seemed to have touched everyone a little because apparently not that many kids send letters to their friends.

Not only did the whole experience of mailing letters and writing nice things on cards make me feel better, but it made other people happy as well. 
I've decided to start mailing letters all from the experience... it may seem strange because I don't get a letter back, but I do get a "thank you!" in return, and that makes me feel pretty damn good inside.


 

Jan 26, 2011, 04:58PM PST | 3 comments | 8 cheers


Comments:

Liliumme An Apple a day keeps Steve Jobs employed.

What a beautiful idea!

I’m so glad to hear that you turned a negative event for yourself into a positive for others… chin up, girl, and be proud of yourself. Keep that good karma rolling :)

Jan 26, 2011, 05:17PM PST | Thread | Respond to this 1 cheer

Skydawn Always is forever, but forever isn't always.

Thanks! c: if only I could mail you one, ahaha

Jan 27, 2011, 07:40PM PST | Thread | Respond to this

Liliumme An Apple a day keeps Steve Jobs employed.

Nawwww that’s sweet of you! Just the sentiment alone is enough to make me smile :)

Jan 28, 2011, 06:54PM PST | Respond to this


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