Letter to my old self
Ali Clifton
4/26/2025

Dear 16-year-old me,
Today, I looked at myself in the mirror and smiled.
When was the last time you did that?
You probably think I smiled because I could see my ribs, or because I lost ten pounds.
However, I’ve actually gained twenty-five pounds, and my ribs are well-hidden — but I smiled non…read more