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hollyb submitted a contest entry to Write a letter or poem to your younger self sharing what you love most about him/her 2 months, 2 weeks ago
The Sweetest Letter I've Ever Written
My dearest young girl,
You’ve been on my mind as of late, and I thought it was time to send you a note. I always think of you and hold you in my heart. I have so much to share, and you know how much I love writing letters!
Keep in mind as you read that some of it will make sense right away, while other bits of information may make you sad, but I think you are ready. I want to let you know you are exactly where you are meant to be.
You are about to embark on many adventures, and you have so many exciting days ahead, with your tenth birthday fast approaching. Double digits!
You’ll start questioning things, and that’s important. Sometimes you might feel embarrassed. Talk to someone you trust, like a teacher or a friend of your mom’s. Someone to share your thoughts with and get the answers you need. Ask all your questions.
When you look at your parents, you sometimes think you’ll never be as old as them or neither of them makes any sense. When you’re their age, you’ll reflect on life, just like I do now. Your parents are doing their best with what they know. Remember the good times and learn from the tough ones.
Many will see your resilience, although you will not recognize it until much later in your life.
You love to write and create. As a teen, you might step back from it. But your talents will resurface when you’re ready. For now, keep working at it and know that writing will help you through life’s tough moments.
You, young lady, are wise beyond your years. So much love will surround you and you are worthy of it all. Trust your instincts. Your ability to make significant decisions will see you through many successes and adversities. Trust in yourself. You’ve never steered yourself wrong.
Now, some tough news, my sweet girl.
Although your losses will be few, they will rock you to the core. There’s no way to prepare. Everyone faces loss and sadness. You will have to go through it on your own time, and it will be painful but know you will come out of those icky moments stronger than before. You’ll get through it and emerge strong. You’ll hear you’re stronger than you think. It’s true.
Writing this letter was hard. Memories flooded back.
This is me, sending you love, for the version you were then to who you are now. Everything you did, from the way you talked to the way you carried yourself, made up the building blocks to take you through each moment of your life.
I’m proud of you, from then to now. As you grow older, people will underestimate you and often doubt you, but you will continue to keep showing up and your resiliency will be out of this world! You’ll learn to surround yourself with those who deserve your love and energy. Yet, you’ll always give extra to those who don’t. It’s who you are.
So, I guess this is me letting you know that you’ve done great, as you are now.
You’ll be okay.
Keep going.
Life awaits you.
Love,
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Your message is so beautiful and kind, I hope your inner child heard it and loved it. Keep being kind to yourself because you deserve it.
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Thank you so much for your kind words Julia. My wee girl heard it loud and clear! Thanks again.
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