Dear Molly,

Sorry to hear you're having a rough time at school. Those other kids sound like jerks. I understand what you're saying and why you feel that way but I'm gonna have to side with your dad here. And don't scowl at me like that, you once asked me to tell you the truth no matter what, so that's what I'm doing. I know it's hard and frustrating, but your dad's right, you need to stick it out. School can be great; no-one believes me when I tell them but I really liked school. I know, I know, you wouldn't think it now, but I did. Learnt lots of cool things. Don't give up on it so soon. If you like I can send you the link to that motivational website you're so sure I subscribe to since you enjoyed my words of wisdom when we met so much, maybe that'll help? What do you think?

Let those losers get on with their boring lives and you get on with enjoying yours. Ignore them, they're not worth your time and attention. Few weeks down the line they'll have forgotten all about you, you'll see. And if not, let me know and I'll come tear them a new one…or something. Just keep your head up, show them they don't have anything over you, and you'll be fine. Give 'em some of that Molly-sass you greeted me with, that should do the trick! But stick with it, Molly. I know you're not a quitter, so don't start now.

It'll get better soon.

Your friend,

Eliot