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T h i r t y - S i x

Past...

Rude. Annoying. Stupid.

I am rude, annoying, and stupid. Something I never wanted to be.

Kind.Helpful.Smart.

I am not kind, helpful, or smart. Something I always dream of being.

Jerk. Brainless. Bully

People called me all kinds of different names. Jerk, Brainless, Bully to name a few kinder ones.

I could admit it. I was those things. Was those things a lot.

I wanted to change. I tried my best.

Present...

Kind. Helpful. Smart.

My dreams came true.

Rude. Annoying. Jerk.

I moved on from my past.

Aiden. Aiden. Aiden.

I get called by my actual name.

Kendall. Elissa. Kennedy. Kendle. Caden.

They gave me a second chance. To change myself. To love myself.

Future...

Athlete. Artist. Author.

I want to do my best to achieve my life long dreams.

and I will be the person I've dream about with my friends by my side.

Thank you...

Thank you Kendall for not being afraid to tell me things I might not have wanted to hear.

Thank you Kennedy for being the greatest friend and getting me into something new.

Thank you Elissa for being weird and lovable. To show me I can never be ashamed to show me.

Thank you Kendle for showing me it's okay to be different, if it means happy.

Thank you Caden for bringing me in and showing me what a true friend is.

I love you all!

-Aiden Maxwell Miller