In my experience, grief tends to come in waves.

However, you gave me hope that one day the sea will be calm and peaceful again.

To admit we had something substantial and important is an understatement.

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It was monumental, and a pivotal turning point in my life.

You gave me a sense of purpose and belonging in a world which I thought could never accept me.

You demonstrated that what I am asking for in a relationship is never too much.

I wish I could have told you how much you meant to me.

And I know its cliche, but its the truth.

You have been loved your entire life.

Ive seen your emotional history, I know youve been abandoned.

I know youve been broken to the core, and I see your battle scars.

And yet, you have always had people who you could have relied on.

You have always had people who you could reach out to and who cared about you.

My god, you have been loved so truly, madly, and deeply.

You were a fighter who fought the good fight and never gave up on your dreams.

Wherever you are, as long as youre happy, Ill be happy too.