Dear Nana,

I was so afraid the first time we met. You were loud and violent. How could you possibly be a part of me? We were so different, opposites, like day and night.

Slowly though, I began to accept you. I began to understand why you did things the way you did. Why you beat people up. Why you fought for justice.

I admired you. You were so strong and fearless. There was nothing in existence that you feared. You were a daredevil, brave and reckless.

Yet, I could tell that you cared. You cared not only about me…about us, but about others too. You never just stood there and watched a bully at work.

You were my protector, my guardian angel. You shielded me from the dangers of the world. I could count on you, because you were always with me.

When you left, when you disappeared, I couldn't believe it. You were a part of my very soul, how could you just vanish like that. Why didn't you tell me?

As time went on, I realized that I didn't need you anymore. I had changed from shy and timid, to strong and confident. That was all thanks to you.

I see the truth now. You were a part of me and will always be a part of me. You hadn't left me behind to fend for myself, we had become one with each other.

We will always be together, now and forever. Thank you, for helping me, for protecting me, for making me, no, us stronger. Thank you, for existing.

With Love,

Yaya