Let me first confess how gorgeous I believe you to be. And this compliment is meant to describe you inside and out. I admire your strength completely…

I have always been an individual that strives to know where people are coming from culturally, religiously, or really anything they have encountered in their lives in order to grasp who they are. My sense of empathy is what drives me to learn where people are coming from and I generally love getting to know people on so many levels. I personally had mostly considered military kids as open-minded and accepting until I really processed your side. My parents raised my sisters and I in an environment where we strove to be empathetic towards everyone, so it broke my heart to read that people treated you in such a disgusting way. That being said, I am sorry on behalf of the military kids. Honestly, I am ashamed because growing up in the military means going through constant change and embracing the differences in everyone. We of all people should understand the whole concept of a diverse nation.

For you to stand firm in who you are among so much ignorance is incredible. I have always believed you to be an amazing individual but knowing a small part of your story really motivates me to better myself, be more courageous, and to truly love and learn from those who are different from me. You are an inspiration, my dear. Please don’t ever change!