a fan letter

Dear Harold,

I watched your show the last night and I just wanted to add my well wishes to everyone else’s and say a big HAPPY BIRTHDAY! It is so awesome that you are now the oldest living avocado. I mean wow! A whole century is a long time for anyone to live—let alone an avocado. I love hearing your life stories—you’ve lived through so much. I especially like the ones about your wife and how you survived the wars. So inspiring!! I hope someday I can have as many amazing stories as you!

Sincerely,

An Adoring Fan

I know what it's like, darling. Believe me, I do. I know how much the heart aches, how many tears fall, how hard it is to get out of bed, and just how much strength it takes to paste that plastic-y smile on your face when all you want to do is curl up in a ball on your bed room floor and eat ice cream and cry.
It hurts, I know it does.
But, I also know that the tears stop. The ache goes away. Cuts heal. The heart stops hurting. You find a reason to smile. Really smile. And you become stronger.

You have hope, dear girl.
It get's better. I pinky swear it does.