My gangster boyfriend shows me love

Dear Pastor,

I'm amazed with the work that you have done over the years and how you handle it. Very impressive. I'm a 20-year-old young lady who is facing a problem. I must say that I need your advice.

Growing up, I didn't have that comfort you look forward to from someone when times get rough or maturing into a young lady. I had to learn to face things by myself since childhood. I didn't have anyone to talk to and to depend on. I grew up with my dad, brothers and grandma. When my grandmother died, I didn't have anyone to bond with. I didn't have that father-daughter relationship.

My sister and mom were not present, and I felt that my mom abandoned me at an early age. I believe a child needs his or her mother no matter the circumstances, because a mother's love is important. Based on my letter so far, you can discover that I am distant child who shows no emotions. Everything I wanted in life or needed, I bought it for myself, including sending myself to school and looking a job. I don't ask anyone for stuff because that's how I grew up.

NOT AN AVERAGE GUY

Anyhow, I met this guy. He is 14 years older than I am. He is not an average guy. He is a gangster. This man knows what he wants in life and treats me very well. This is the type of person who would give me his last. A lot of times, this man provides for me when I'm struggling and no one knows it, but with the help of God, he always happens to be at my side at the right time. I have met and known everything about his friends and family, and they happen to think I'm the best person for him because I have changed him a lot. He is a good person but people tend to judge a lot and don't know the story.

The point is, pastor, I'm truly happy and never been so in a long while. I finally feel at peace. I really don't know the point of this letter, but I guess I need to say what is on my mind and would like to read your respond soon.

A.D.

Dear A.D.,

I understand what you are trying to say. You did not experience love while you were growing up, although you yearned for it. You struggled along as a child into adulthood, and then you met a 'gangster' who showed you love and you fell for him. He is the best thing that has ever come your way. And, you are prepared to defend this man to death.

All I can say is that I hope that he continues to treat you well and both of you would be faithful to each other. I hope that as a 'gangster' he will not get you into trouble. My prayers are with you.

Pastor