Dear Devon,

Life is going to be hard and upsetting. You’re going to get mad at the world, and sometimes you’re going to get mad at your mom, me, a friend, or a girl. You can come to me anytime. I’m your father and your friend. For help, a problem, love, or just for someone to talk to. I’m here.

It is because of you and your mom that I changed my life. You two make me feel like a million dollars. I love you more than there is love in this world. I will not judge you. I know how it feels to be judged, hopeless, alone. I was that most of my life until we had you. Now I want to live. I am happy. You and your mom are my life, my soul, my love, my world, and I just want to say thank you. I will be there until the end.

Love,
Your father and friend, age 27