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but one really cared about me, but once I was on the island I learned
and realized why living was so important. All living creatures wish to live.

When you are alive you have the power to choose, and that is the
greatest power, not controlling and manipulating others.

The world really is a beautiful place. I never realized that until I was on

the verge of death. Last time when I was on this island I thought I would
never change. I did not believe or trust myself but some people never

gave up on me. Garvey and Edwin were always looking out for me and
believed that I could change. Like them I truly believe that you can heal

as well. I have complete faith in you. It may take some time but you will

heal. Coming to this island may also help you heal and forgive as nature
can teach you how to forgive and heal. Together we can roll the
ancestor rock and go swimming in the morning everyday. I know you may

never want to see my face or even talk with me but it's very important for

you and for me. I will completely heal when you have forgiven me and
you can only heal after we forgive each other. I know that this world can

be really cruel but we should never give up on life or ourselves.

When the bear tried to attack me I felt what it would be like to be the
victim. I felt like you, completely numb and unable to do anything. I now

know how much pain it is to be the victim. All I ever cared about was me.
I thought about myself only. I never cared about other people’s feelings. I

never cared if they lived or died. Peter, I really feel sorry for you. You did
not deserve to go through all of that, all you did was say the truth for my

own good. I am very guilty and I will never forgive myself for hitting you
like that. Please don't give up on life and think about coming to the island

even if you don't like it. It will help you a lot, I think the island is a great
place for healing and I have total faith in you. And I know that you can

heal if you try. We need to be forgiven and forgive others to completely

heal. I know just writing this letter will not change anything but think
about it, once again I am truly sorry.

Sincerely,

Cole

Vanisha Shrestha

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