This will not be colored, this will not be lined. It is perfect in its simplicity.

I'm not going to explain the background behind this, nor who it is for those who don't know.

To those who do know, I'm not going to sugarcoat it. What she did was painful to many, and suffice it to say it was extremely painful to me as well. It's not right, but I chose to forgive her.

Yes, Her. That is what she wants to be and for many intents and purposes what she is and I respect her choice.

A lie of her magnitude is not easily forgiven, and I do not do this in hopes of encouraging others, but merely as a testament to the capacity to do so. This was hurtful to many, to deceive such a large number of people is sure to instill anger and resentment beyond words in some, and pain and sorrow in many others.

However, she chose to be truthful. Yes she did so after it because so painful, yes she did it in the first place. But she opted to come completely clean and take the bad as it was due to her, and I can respect that bravery. I think the pain that comes along with it is correct and necessary, but I also feel that she understands her problems, and is seeking real help, and truly wants to learn and grow from this mistake. To be honest is brave in and of itself, but to do so when one stands to lose so much is a feat many would think twice about.

So I can forgive her for hurting me. Not for anyone else, it's not my place to speak for them anymore than it's their place to speak for mine.

But I feel that in all the pain and hardship she has coming, I can look past my own to try and encourage positive growth in someone I consider a good friend. That I can try and be supportive of this, the best decision she's made in a long time.


Please don't fill this with anger or resentment, especially if you didn't read it all.