"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

Hey Aunt Katie, words… I can’t seem to say anything. I can’t explain how i’m feeling. Or how I will ever feel again, never whole again, you were my other half. The better half for sure. Since I can’t seem to explain the pain I’ve been in, i’ll just tell you what I think about and miss most about you. Since I was born you were there, birthdays, it all. If you were to ask me last year if I thought this was the turn event of my life i’d say no. I was 14, and have never lost a loved one. I guess you could I was lucky, was… I didn’t get long with you. I know i’m being selfish because now you’re in a better place, but you’re not with me, and i’m jealous. 14 years is a lifetime for some, for me those years flew by I truly believe 14 years isn’t long enough. The things I wish said. So many, i question everyday why i fought with you. Why? I never ever anticipated this begin how it ended. Death is a way of life, and i’m sorry but i’m new at it. So no i don’t feel fine and no the world shouldn’t still be spinning without you. I will never forget your laugh, or your smile you could just light up just about everybody day with smiling. I know it sounds cliche but hey its the truth. The last Saturday we had, we watched TV together and ate snacks, never ever would I guess that you were sick. No way not my rough aunt Katie! Not even you knew you were sick, i didn’t know that was going to be the last day we could watch, eat, and talk to each other. Just know you’re beautiful, and your spirit will always live. Forever in my heart Karebear never will a day go by, and i not think about you.