#for lyra

- David Jones

For my dear sweet child who starts college tomorrow:

You made it. You survived to this point and I am so proud of you for getting here, by sheer nerve and courage and a huge case of Fuck you to those who would hold you down and keep you back.

We've talked about so many things, from eating habits to standing up for yourself and being honest about who you really are, and so much more.

You are my child by choice, but with everything that you've gone through, you also have my respect.

This new set of steps in your life is scary, might be slightly frightening and maybe traumatic, but now that you've found a found home, I hope that you embrace the adventure coming and enjoy each day filled with wonder, the occasional sucky day, and can grow, thrive, flourish, and heal.

      ❛     if you could go anywhere in the world with your eclectic group of friends, where would it be?   i’m just curious...     ❜      he TOTALLY doesn’t have an airlines website up on his phone, and a credit card in his pocket...