Hi Julia,

Sweet girl, I had to write you because your words brought tears to my eyes. I’m sorry you feel sad but there is hope for a brighter tomorrow.
There is always hope. Please do not disappear. You are precious and have a wonderful heart. I can tell by your words and reaching out that
you are trying to find your way in this world. You will find your way by reaching out to others, like you are doing now. Do you have hobbies, after school
activities or maybe a church youth group? When I was your age (I’m now 40 and trust me, time has a way of zooming by) I belonged to a youth group at
my church and it really helped me find some good friends and I didn’t feel so alone. No family is perfect, I had my struggles in my family growing up with
divorced parents and a distant step father. I used to look at other families and think they were happier but every family has dysfunctions. Make the best of
the good times and ask your family to have a meal together. They may not realize they aren’t doing this and just in a rut or bad habbits. Hang in there. I
will say a prayer for you tonight.
Bridget