Dear T,
You seemed really empathetic today. I needed that. And you said you were proud of me about two separate things, which means a lot. Especially considering that one of them basically went against advice you gave me. That you were praising me for thinking for myself. I don’t tend to have paternal stuff for you, but I feel that’s how a parent should be. Not like my mom expecting me to be just like her or inevitably fail at friendships, other relationships, and life in general. Have i faltered at times? Sure. But I’m being a much more genuine version of myself now, warts and all.
Love you,
LT