April 5th, 2025
Dear Mom and Dad,
Hello, it's Marie. First of all, I just wanted to let both of you know that I am alive and well, and that I am so sorry for running away, like I did. I want both of you to know, that it was nothing either of you did. I was just so scared, so angry, and so confused. But, I was never angry at either of you. I guess I was just upset with life, and to be honest, with God. For awhile, I blamed Him, for having done this to me. It took me awhile to accept my condition, and let go of that anger, and begin trying find a purpose for what has become of me. As parents, though, I know you both did all you could to be understanding and considerate of me. Still, I guess I felt that staying was too hurtful, and frustrating for all of us. Even now, after all these years, I don't know for sure if leaving was the right decision. But either way, I am so sorry for all the pain I may have caused the two of you.
As I said, I have found ways to live, even with my condition. After I left home, I traveled across America for nearly a year, before finally ending up at Professor Xavier's Mansion. You might have heard of him on the news. For years, he's been taking in people like me, when they have nowhere else to go. Professor Xavier really is a genuinely honest and caring man, and it really has been a blessing to be around others with special abilities. I've made many new friends here, and we've found strength and comfort in one another's struggles. I enrolled back in highschool classes at Xavier's school, and graduated two years ago. Soon after, I joined the team of vigilantes known as the X-men, which you may also have heard of on the news. We have been fighting crime, and helping people, especially during disasters. In this, I feel like I have finally found the purpose I was searching for, and wondering about for so long. As I said before, I wanted to contact you sooner, but for the longest time, I just couldn't find the words to say, or the strength to write them. I will try to contact you again soon, if I can. Next time, it will be on the phone, if possible. I miss hearing both of your voices, so much. For now though, just know that I love you, and I miss you both.
Love Always,
Marie
