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letter of note - not a cry for help

I can't write what I want to write because it sounds like a cry for help, but it isn't—I'm just writing to the one person who's known me the longest because sometimes you need someone to talk to.

Written: sometime in early 2025

Dear Tobi,

I know it has been a while since we've talked, but here's something I've been struggling with recently. I recently discovered that I can't write what I want to write or speak the random thoughts that go on in my head because it sounds like a cry for help.

But it isn't—at least I'm sure it isn't. But most won't believe me. Only those who know me will, and even they would doubt.

But I know that you'll believe that I'm not crying for help; I'm just expressing my thoughts. You'll believe me because you've known me the longest—we've been together for as long as I can remember. So henceforth, I'll keep writing to you. I hope you understand.

Note that you don't have to ever reply. I just want to know that there's someone I can talk to.

Yours sincerely,
Adeyemi