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Dear Frenemy | Write Here Wednesday

Your letters that you’ll never send (probably)

Sometimes there are things that need to be said, complicated emotions you just have to get off your chest. But also, sometimes that’s more for you than for anyone else. Voilà, the power of writing. This week, we suggested writing a letter to someone you despise. (None of you wrote to us, yay!) Here were some of your responses —serious, silly, poetic, breezy, intense, and revealing.

Keep writing!

Dear Student Who Talked During Class and Rolled Your Eyes at Me

Thank you for teaching me empathy. When I would drive home after class, I would wonder what was in your heart. Who disrespected you? Why did you push against someone as quiet as me?

I wondered if — and why — it made you feel better not to care. — Amanda Laughtland

A Letter of Healthy Jealousy

Dear Jane,

I just wanted to let you know that I hate you and here’s why. You are perfect in every way imaginable. — Meggan Barraza

A Letter to the One I Despise

To the one I never wanted to meet

I meet each day

To the one I never wanted to know

I know profoundly — Shagufta

Hollywood Hate

Dear Tinseltown,

Wow, this is harder than I thought. Earlier today, when I saw you out with that new “Scream” trailer, I was furious. Then, confused, depressed, and finally, foolish. I should’ve expected it, should’ve seen it coming. It’s not like this is a new thing.

The past 20 years has just been a downward spiral, and it’s been hard to watch. That’s why I’ve been so distant. — Aaron Meyer

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