Dear T: You're great. You are the first male in my life to have respect for me, not abuse me or take advantage of me, and to actually listen to me and care about all the abuse that has happened to me. I saw that caring in you today when I talked about it. You said you thought I did remarkably well considering all I have been through. I don't agree. I think I have done awful, but then that is probably more about how I think of me than how I really am. For now, it is just enough for you to think that of me. It gives me a sense of hope and just the tiniest bit of self esteem, pride. Thank you.