Don’t forget where you came from and who made you you today. Without your father constantly bringing you down and your step-mother making you cower in fear every chance she got you wouldn’t have become who you are today. All the things your father put you through has helped you know what kind of person not to be. All the times step-mother cornered you and made you fear for yourself has taught you how to become more of a kind and caring person than you used to be.
Family was something you dreaded but don’t forget to make your own family something to be proud of. Every time life threw shit at you you used it to grow and become something better, don’t forget to keep doing that because without all the shit you wouldn’t have your beautiful garden in front of you now.
Hopefully you’re in London or with someone you care about from the bottom of your heart. If you’re not in London have you at least visited it? Hopefully you’re somewhere other than the Everett/Seattle/Snohomish area by now.
Remember to talk to those people you have in your contacts and don’t let your friendships die because you’re scared to talk to them. Most of the time the person will be glad to hear from you.
Don’t feel bad for cutting off the toxic people in your life, no matter who they are, try and think of yourself more often.
Continue to write and draw, regardless of what others say. Keep doing what you need to and make your life something you can be proud of. I know you’re going to great as time goes on; just don’t forget your roots.