Been a Muslim since I was 12, alhamdulillah!

I embraced Islam when I was 12, and honestly, I have zero regrets. Back then, I wondered if it was just a phase or if I was just seeking some change in my life. But even as a kid, I kept asking myself: why do I feel this pull toward change? Is it really me, or is it Allah guiding me? I remember starting my prayers as early as 8 years old, always thanking Allah for everything and begging Him to guide me to the true faith. I'd whisper, 'If someone is really listening, please show me the right path.' Did that over and over, day after day. My parents aren't fans of Islam, and they probably won't be anytime soon, so I just make dua for them. My childhood was pretty tough-I craved love and didn't really feel it from anyone, not even from Allah at the time. I always thought there had to be a reason behind all that suffering. There's got to be, right? In sixth grade, I was chatting with a friend and suddenly blurted out that I was curious about Islam. I mentally facepalmed because I'd never seriously considered converting before, but something just clicked. That friend (who I still talk to) shared some basics with me, and I slowly started learning more. For the first time ever, I felt real peace. I realized I wasn't missing out on friends or fun-I was missing Allah. I became a Muslim that same year. My parents soon switched me to a Catholic school after finding out (they thought it was just a phase, smh). Those years were lowkey the worst-some staff and students were kinda racist and Islamophobic. But I tried not to let it get to me; I was just a kid trying to do homework and hang with the few friends I had. Allah never gives us more than we can handle. This Ramadan has been tough for me because I was in a haram relationship that didn't work out (no surprise there), and yeah, I really fell for them. I've been crying daily, feeling guilty and wondering why I even got attached. I kept asking myself: why should I turn back to Allah now? What if He thinks I'm only coming back when things get hard? The guilt was heavy, and I felt like Allah might never forgive me. But then it hit me-Allah is Al-Ghafur, the All-Forgiving. It sounds simple, right? That Allah forgives. But I had to really let that sink in and ask myself what I was doing. I realized I don't need love from something haram. All those words and letters from that relationship? They're nothing compared to Allah's love. I literally have the Quran at my fingertips, filled with comfort and answers to my problems. Allah is so, so forgiving and merciful-I'm incredibly grateful I found Islam. I feel at peace now. I'm not sure what my point is here; I just needed to share because I don't have many Muslim friends. If you've been through something similar or if you're neglecting your deen, please don't take your salah for granted. Don't take Islam for granted. Some people struggle so much just to say they're Muslim. Remember, you're not promised tomorrow.