Dear Evan Hansen,

You may not know me, but I know you. I know about your life, and I can relate. Your dad flew away to Colorado when you were seven. You dad has a new family down there, one that you are not a part of, one that you will never be a part of. Well, my father did the same. He left when my sister and I were young, and started his own family. Growing up it was hard to watch him be there for my half sister every day of her life, when in mine he only visited some days. I would ask myself as a child, Where is he going? Why did he have to leave? I miss him still, especially now that I don't see him often, and since he is so busy with my half sister and stepmom. Some nights my heart twists and turns like it is about to burst because I miss him. Sometimes I feel broken, and wonder all the possible reasons why he left. Was it because of me? There were times when I felt angry. Angry that he chose another life over my sister and I. But God has shown me what it is to love. To love even when your heart seems to be cut open with a knife, piercing you relentlessly, twisting and turning. But God loves everyone, even me, a sinner. And if God can forgive me and all the things I've done, then why can't I forgive others? It may be hard, but let me tell you, Evan Hansen, I am glad I chose love.