him & her-it all started with a facebook message.

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Sent; March 2

To; Yasmin Osman

Hi. You don’t know me but I know you.

I know you right down to the crevasses of your dimples when you smile to your favorite hairband. I know what pushes your buttons and I know what makes you laugh that contagious laugh of yours that makes everyone else in the room start laughing. And I know you’re having a hard time, I know the people around you are slowly sucking you into their world and you’re trying to pull away but you can’t. I know you’re home seems anything but nowadays, what with one brother in juvie, one in a gang, one on antidepressant pills, two too young but growing too old too fast, and a father who’s not a dad and mom who can’t get off your back-you just want to feel safe. And I understand, but it’s time to get your life back on track because you have the potential to become so much more. Let’s be real though, it’s going to be a long journey with a bunch of ups and downs and in betweens but I’ll be here. I’m always going to be here.

You’re young, you’re driven, you’ll change the world. Yup, you’ll change the world…