"More than a stunning debut. It is the announcement of a bold new literary voice"
—Stephen Chbosky, author of The Perks of Being a Wallflower

How many years has it been since I lost you? It really wasn’t that long ago, but I’ve still lost track. I wish that i could say that everything has been as happy as it was when you left… but I can’t. You might have heard about my friend Madison? Well, she is starting to not eat again. Im scared. Last time this happened she had to go to the hospital fpr four months. It didn’t even help. Also, Papa, my friend Adrianna has diabetes. Type 1. Im not sure what type you had… Anyways, there is some good news. Last year at our fair I won reserve grand champion with my gilt! This year i didn’t do too hot, though. If you are in Heaven, like everyone says you are, can you ask God something for me? I’m still not sure about this… but can you ask if it’s okay to be gay? As in homosexual? And then, if you get an answer, please tell me. My life is a mess. But it’s okay, i have a lot of people to help me organize it. I have three internet friends now. I met them over Instagram. Their names are Aine (Irish!) America (self-explanatory) and I call my third friend Gravity (Canadian) because i haven’t asked for their name yet. I hops that one day I meet all of them. I don’t know what Mom or Dad or anyone in the family thinks about them, I’ve only ever told other friends. As always, I love reading. I have all A’s on my report card, blah blah. I still have Sara and Blankie, and to be honest, i might never get rid of them. They’re both still in pretty good shape.

If you liked this letter, there might be more to come! I think i have a thing for this now…