A letter from Jan 04, 2023

Dear- my future self, Date- January 3rd, 2023 I’m 14 -year-old you. Struggling with so many things. Freshman year of high school hasn't been easy, and middle school wasn't so great either. If i could forget it i would, and i'm sure you already have. From the horrible friends, and bad decision making, it's been rough. I’ve come from 2023 to remind you that I've worked hard to get to this point. And i really hope you didn't mess it up. It wasn't and isn't much, but its progress. I am begging you to slow down. Life is short and you missed a lot of it. You probably don't remember writing this let alone do i right now remember my childhood. Don't miss the best years of your life. Don't waste it either. I didn’t get to say and do so many things. I didn't get to be free_. Now, you are hopefully doing things i could have only dreamed of. I would do anything to go back and do things differently and change your way of thinking. You didn't deserve what happened to you. You grew up to fast, and i wish i could've salvages the smallest bit of innocence and childhood you still had. . Right now you have more potential then i have now. I hope you’re doing well if you decided to go to college. Maybe you got a job you've been wanting for awhile. So I urge you to think smarter. As much as you want to fit in, it isn't worth it. Not for your health or in the long run. Forgive people. Let down your guard every once in awhile. Don't think you have to fix the crumbling world around you. Remember-- don't be so hard on yourself. Its okay to not be perfect, presentable, and okay all the time. You made it, and that's all that matters. Love your body, your mind, and the things you create. & be filled with love and courage. Sincerely, You, age 14, in 2023.