A letter from Aug 6th, 2021

Dear Future Jelai, I hope you are doing well. It's August 7th, 4 days before your birthday, and I am currently in a depressing situation where I do not own a private room, financially and mentally unstable, Mama is gone, and is forced to work on a food business I do not want to pursue. In light of all the battles I am struggling right now, I want to tell you that I am more than proud of what you have achieved so far. I want to remind you of your humble beginnings that made you stronger and braver. Remember those times you cried worrying about your future and just wanting to give up? Well, look at you now. You are now getting closer to your dreams. You are the strongest person that I know. I have always looked forward on your progress. If ever you feel down today, I hope this can save you from your breakdown. Now, get back up and start working. I believe you got so much potential and this is what makes you special. Continue chasing your dreams, my future Doktora. I swear, Mama is so much proud of you from heaven. From, 17-year old Jelai