For Rishona

It's pretty disappointing that I haven't given you anything anything for your birthday, or Christmas, for that matter, so I thought I'd make you something. When I'm at home, I often use my time to invest in myself and learn things. However, actually putting what I do learn to use is important, because it's a factor in retaining information. Furthermore, I believe I learn things best by doing, and I think this is a pretty good way of doing that. I know that this might not be the most impressive piece of work, but it's honest; no artificial intelligence used.



I know you always hear me say this, but it's insane to think that we're here now considering what we've both been through and the circumstances under which we met. I'm so glad that I get to be a part of your life, even though sometimes I feel like I struggle showing gratitude towards you. Getting to see you amidst all the drama that goes on in my life is always so refreshing and helps me a lot to stay collected within other aspects of my life. I can tell that you have a big heart and that you genuinely want what's best for everyone, which I believe to be the most important quality, and also one which is rare. I really cherish all the little things with you, like seeing videos you send me on TikTok and Instagram, seeing you smile (especially when I make you do it), hearing about what you've been doing and things that make you happy - all the things that might seem innocuous to you mean so much to me.

I know that in the past you have been through a lot, and I want you to know that if there's anything I can ever do, or stop doing, to make you feel better, that you should feel more than welcome to say so. I might not have the capability of helping you in the way you want all the time, but I can always try my best to help. I might not always understand how to make you feel better but I hope that even when I don't, knowing that I am there, and that I care about you can help you through and through. I don't want you to feel like you're ever negatively affecting me by telling me how you feel, as I understand that sometimes it can feel as though having someone support you can feel like you are putting weight on their shoulders, however knowing about how you're feeling makes me feel better than the thought of you not wanting to say because you feel like it will be burdensome to me.

So therefore I wish you a late merry Christmas, an even later happy birthday and a happy new year