LETTER TO AN ORPHAN- BY SAKEENAH' WRITES

Dear YOU, I may not know what it's like to live without someone to call your mum or dad, but believe me, I know what it's like to feel alone despite being surrounded by many. I may not know how hard it is for you to face life alone, but believe me, I know what it's like to be called crazy when all you ever wanted is to be heard and understood. I may know what it's like to be an orphan in a cruel world where the rights of orphans are being snatched from them, but believe me I know what it's like to have a family, and still feel like there's no one to call your own, and I know what it's like to have everything and still feel like you have nothing.

I may not know what trauma you have to endure everyday you see other kids getting the love and affection of a parent, but believe me, I know how it feels to yearn for that kind of unconditional love and support. I may not know how many taunts and insensitive remarks you have to endure from those who simply cannot fathom the depth of your loss and loneliness. But believe me, I do know the sting of feeling misunderstood, the burden of feeling insecure around everything and everyone, and the heaviness of carrying pain that others cannot fully comprehend.

Dear YOU, I know it's hard, I know it's tough, and I know that not just loneliness, but your tears have now become your constant companion. But I want you to know, that just because you are an orphan, doesn't mean you are alone, just because your parents' chapter in your life has ended doesn't mean your life has ended, just because your parents are dead doesn't mean you should kill your bright future, just because you've lost your family, doesn't mean you can't build your own, just because it's hard,  doesn't mean it's impossible to move on, and just because you lost your parents, doesn't mean you can't find unconditional love and affection elsewhere. I know the pain of losing a parent may never truly fade, but I also know that you have an opportunity to forge your own path, to find your own purpose and fulfillment. 

You may be an orphan, but you are still a human, and the fact that you are still breathing despite everything is proof of how strong and resilient you are. Your TODAY may seem deem, but believe me, your TOMORROW is full of light and endless possibilities. Remember, being an orphan may be your reality, but it DOES NOT define you. You are so much more than that label - you are another unique individual with your own dreams, aspirations, and the potential to make a profound impact on the world. Whether you are an orphan, disabled, or less privileged, your voice deserves to be heard, your impact deserves to be felt, and your life has immeasurable value.

Dear YOU, I know the road ahead may seem long and daunting, but I believe in you, we believe in you, every orphan believes in you, and every sensible human believes in you. You have already endured so much, and yet here you are, still standing. So, keep going, keep fighting, keep believing in yourself, for your life has a purpose to fulfil. Lastly, no matter how bad or tough the situation gets, remember, SUICIDE IS NEVER AN OPTION. You are a survivor, a warrior, and an inspiration to many. Never forget that. 

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