Dear Sophie,
I wrote many letters today, telling people how I feel about them but I think I never once wrote a letter to myself. Maybe itâs a silly idea, but I believe that this is something I need right now so itâs worth a try.
Itâs hard to think about what I think of myself, but itâs easier to pretend I am talking to a second me. And this second me has reached so many things in her life that Iâm proud of her. She has grown a lot during her time in South Korea. Not only did she get prettier and successful, she also grew up to be stronger and also smarter. Sheâs a beautiful woman whoâs strong and while sheâs currently going through a hard time⌠I know that she will manage.
I know youâre suffering because of the break up. I know youâre upset because the man you wanted to spend your life with isnât by your side anymore, isnât holding you anymore and is not able to give you the support you need right now. I know you feel betrayed and angry and pained while thinking about how you didnât only lose the love of your life but your best friend as well, but I want you to know that things will be okay.
And no, donât get me wrong, Sophie. I donât mean that you will get over the pain, fall in love with someone else or be okay with leading a life without the man you wanted to marry. Maybe I am silly for thinking this, but somehow I feel like things will work out between you two. I donât know when, or how, but you two have managed so many things that this small break wonât kill you. As long as you know that heâs the person you love, I want you to fight for him. Donât give up on things yet, youâre stronger than this.
I believe that you sulked long enough already, my dear Sophie. I understand you were upset but being upset isnât what you need right now. Itâs not what you want to be. We both know you are stronger like this, we both know that youâre a fighter. If something is important to you, you fight for it. So why arenât you fighting for him? Are you scared he doesnât want you anymore? Are you scared you will hurt him? Life isnât easy and itâs okay to be scared, but donât let the fear overwhelm and control you. You are his sun, arenât you? So even in the darkest times, continue to shine on him. Continue to give him warmth, even if itâs from a distance. Show him what he fell in love with, get up and prove him that you are strong enough to support him when heâs not. Because thatâs what you want, after all. I believe in you, even if I sometimes have doubts while looking at you, I will always find my way back to realize how much youâre worth. Youâre not going to let things pull you down, will you? I know that you will get up again and fight. Fight for your happiness. I love you, Hwang Sophie. And so do many people who are by your side. Donât let your insecurities ruin your happiness.