A letter from Sep 06, 2022

Dear FutureMe, I stand on the precipice. About to graduate with my degree in psychology, applying to Naropa for grad school, healing from alcoholism, anorexia, bulimia, and orthorexia. I have found my purpose, and that is to help others heal themselves the way I have been helped. I have pursued this purpose and today, I see real evidence of that dedication. I told my therapist once that he saved me, that treatment saved me. I learned with him, though, that through it all, I saved myself. I healed parts within me that were hurting. I made the choice over and over to eat when it was the last thing I wanted to do. I showed up to therapy. I put in work on skills, participated in groups. I enrolled in college. I came out. I have created a space where I live honestly and authentically. When you read this letter, you will be in the throws of practicum or internship. You will be doing the work you were meant for. Some days will be so hard. On those days, please remember that you are a survivor. You survive, you thrive, because this world needs you, because you bring light, and because you can help someone save their own life. Sincerely, Past You