Dear Adelaide, do I deserve happiness?
I don't feel like I'm worthy of it.
Yours sincerely, J.
Dear J, the only way I can truly answer this
is by getting personal.
Do you deserve to be happy?
Well, I never thought I did.
Something horrible happened to someone I cared deeply about.
Because of this, I felt unworthy of anyone's love.
I closed my door. I shut myself off.
I was alone,
wasting days, months, years.
But I was safe,
until I wasn't.
I didn't think it was possible,
but I found two people that were as broken as me,
a father and his daughter.
My pain was theirs.
It was a lot for me to come back out into the light.
but they showed me the way,
by seeing me for who I am.
It doesn't matter where you come from, or who you are.
Happiness is your birthright.
Have gratitude for the fact that you're alive.
If you can appreciate the small things,
you'll realise how big they actually are.
Surround yourself with people who protect you.
Fight for them.
And don't forget to fight for yourself.
Happiness is not a destination.
It's a journey that will take you into unexpected places.
Don't get caught up in your head.
Just enjoy the ride.
Always, Adelaide.
Hi.
We are gathered here today