You are one of those people.

At my university in Cape Town, South Africa, mentorship constitutes an important part of the academic curriculum.

My first year, the university paired me with a mentor.

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But my second year, I needed to find one on my own.

I knew you, but just barely.

I knew little about you, but I felt an amicable aura when we chatted.

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(My bar was low.)

But eventually you agreed, and so began a journey that would see me through challenges I couldnt foresee.

And with time, our relationship budded into something wonderful; something that transcended the mentor-mentee relationship.

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I spent most weekends at your home, which transformed into my safe space.

(Delicious home-cooked meals every now and then, a supportive mentor, and an environment conducive for studying?

I was in heaven.)

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You created so many special moments for me.

You had come from a busy day at work.

You told me youd rush to see me after doing the dishes.

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You wanted to give me a hug.

That gesture blew me and the blues away.

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Not once have I had to explain my sartorial choices or gender expression to you.

I never had to hide my queerness from you.

In fact, I never even had to come out to you.

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My attraction for women was just one of those things about me I simply let you know about.

You moved mountains and rocks for me.

This is why there was no other person whose presence at my graduation ceremony mattered more than yours.

Your support fueled my success and you always made an effort to celebrate my achievements.

I write now because you saw the writer in me.

After nearly five years of being in each others lives, being separated from you was a hard blow.

I was forced to relocate to Zimbabwe in 2016 after my unsuccessful software for a work visa.

True to your nature, you offered to pay my rent until I found my feet.

Its 2021 now and youre still fighting cancer.

This was hard at first, but I have gotten used to the change.

You deserve the love you give.

Thank you, Suellen.

Thank you for showing me what love should look like.

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