A letter from Jul 28, 2023

Hey it’s your younger self here :). I’m writing this on July 28 of 2023. This would be 3 years from now so you’ll be 17, **** you’re getting old lol. Anyways I figure I’d tell u what’s happening in our life rn. I’m going to start high school in a month but I’m really scared. Our family is starting to fall apart and mom and dad got a divorce for 2 months last September cuz of it. Our mental health is semi okay for the most part but we’re still pushing! We’re also learning Korean! Oh and we got into this K-pop band called straykids! Specifically on 1/3/23 lol. Tbh I don’t think we’d be alive if it weren’t for them. (Your bias is Hyunjin btw lol) we know more kpop groups like itzy, txt, ateez, and more! Anyways I can’t think of anything else that’s happening but I have a few things to tell you. Are you happy? I hope u are. Do u have friends that won’t leave u? if u don’t try to make at least one friend. Are stray kids still making music? I’d be devastated if they’re not around anymore :/. Are u getting more comfortable and confident with your body? Your absolutely stunning so don’t worry. Is your anxiety getting better? I’d be shocked if we don’t have it anymore lol. Do u still wanna become a artist or have u thought of something else? Anyways all jokes aside, I’m extremely proud of you. Keep going please. Keep learning to grow beautifully. You’ll get where u need to be and u will achieve your dreams. Trust me I believe in you. You are more from what you’ve been told. Our trauma isn’t easy to let go but don’t let that stop us from not being happy and enjoying life. You gotta stop being scared and just do things. Do what scares you. you deserve all the happiness you can get. You deserve to breathe and live peacefully. You deserve love and joy. I want you to promise me a few things. Know matter how hard it gets, you better not give up. Alright? And please, don’t hurt yourself again. Please. You better keep those promises otherwise I’d be upset! Anyways that’s all from me I think! It’s 6:22 am I gotta go to sleep (also make sure our sleep schedule is fixed haha) I hope we find whatever were looking for and be the happiest we can be! See you in 3 years hailee! I can absolutely not wait to be you. - your younger self 🩵