Dear Younger Me,

I know how hard it is. The world around you seems so big, filled with voices, laughter, and sounds you want to join, but can’t. You have so much to say, but it feels trapped inside, like you’re watching life from behind a window you can’t open. There’s frustration, sometimes sadness, and a worry that maybe others won’t understand you.

But I want you to know something beautiful: you will find your voice. It will take time, patience, and moments when it feels impossible, but slowly, those words will come. One sound at a time, then words, then sentences you’ll start to share everything you feel. You’re building a bridge to the world, one that only you could build, and it will be worth every step.

Overcoming this challenge will shape you in ways you can’t yet see. You’ll understand what it feels like to be unheard, and that understanding will make you compassionate. You’ll meet others who struggle, who feel lost or different, and you’ll be able to reach them because you understand. And one day, you’ll stand in front of others, using your voice to make a difference for those who feel unseen.

So keep going, little me. Take each small step, and know you are stronger than you think. You’re on a journey that will make you powerful in ways you can’t even imagine, and the world is waiting to hear what only you can say.