Dear whoever is reading this letter, thank you. Even though it is meant for Gaga, it means that much more when little monsters read it. it is for everyone to read, learn, share, and love. So thank you. love, Therese. Dear Lady Gaga(Mother Monster), Where do I start? My journey started four years ago. Four years ago, i heard your very song and fell in love. It was just dance. It played on BLI 106.1 and i was like "OMG SWEET MOTHER OF PEARL THIS IS FANTASTIC WHAT IS THE THING?!". My lovely lesbian mother replied "Some Gaga chick. She's new, got a lovely sound." I was so fascinated. And that's where it all begins. I realized at that moment, "Gee, that's what I want to be one day. I want to be on the radio making fun music that everyone loves." So, four years later, i'm still on my trek trying to persue that dream. Going back to 6th grade(i'm in 9th now) i began getting bullied. I was the chubby, smart, honors kid that loved music, had brown hair, and was too "weird". Girls used to steal my homework, call me names, and try putting me in trash bins. Imagine that in 6th grade. No one liked me. They all called me mean names. But i was used to it because my father, who divorced my mother at age 5, always told me i was too fat, to strange and needed to lose weight because i would be alone forever. As the year went on, my mom found a woman named Suzanne. I met Suzanne on my mom's 5th date with her, and i met her daughter, Ashley. At that moment i met Suzanne and Ashley, i knew something was there. Something so real it was indescribable. My mom really loved her. That summer we went on my first vacation to Florida, and they got engaged. I moved to a different district, and was thrilled to get out of my old one. The place we moved to was the first house i've ever lived in. My grandparents live downstairs. Starting 7th grade in a new school, and being older my love for Lady Gaga's music grew so fond, i was now a true dedicated little monster. I wore my gaga shirts as frequent as possible. And in this school, i wasn't bullied as much. But the way i was bullied was harsh. I decided to start singing again(my teacher in 4th grade told me to stop singing because i suck, literally to my face) and i grew some confidence. because of my past of being verbally and physically abused by my father(my mom was always working) it was a big step for me. I felt on top of the world. I fell in love(hard) and i grew as a person. Being on that stage was something i never imagined. It was an amazing feeling that i wish i could feel a thousand times each day. The way i was bullied by people in this school though really pushed me over the edge in 8th grade. I started cutting in 7th grade, and it became gradually worse. In October 2011, my parents got married(YAYAYAYAYAYAYAY GAY WEDDINGS) but i also did the scariest thing in my life. On the night of halloween in October 2011, i tried commiting suicide. I was so depressed and unhappy and hated myself and was bullied that i tried taking my own life. I can't see why i thought that was a good idea. I moved on from that after being hospitalized for two days, and i decided "I need to change my future. I want to be a superstar, and I can't do that if i'm dead". So, i auditioned for the lead in the school play. and i got it. That was the most satisfying moment in my life. I was the president of show choir in school. I was finally on top, finally feeling great. and of course, i was a hardcore living the life of gaga little monster! it was so great. I am here now, summer of entering 9th grade, living in NY, trying to persue my dream. My dream is to be an international superstar, like the familiar Lady Gaga. I want to eventually pick up where she leaves off, like when she finally settles down like all popstars. I don't want to take her spot, knowing that i probably never will be able too, but i want to be as strong and life changing as her. I want to really stop bullying, push the boundries of love and acceptance and put a serious end to suicide. Unless you harmed something or someone else, you deserve love. and if you did, you need prayers to gain love. So, i guess i just wanted gaga to know my story. My reasoning to life, my dreams, my actions, and my reason for being a monster. I am a little monster, and i couldn't be prouder. It is a responsibility that i have taken on with arms open wide, and it was the best thing that happened to me. thank you for reading this gaga(and little monsters) and i hope you have an amazing day/night, and i hope you gained a little something from this message. love your little monster, Therese S.