A letter from Mar 29, 2025

Dear FutureMe, Hey bro. This is Shashi from 3/29/2025. I hope you are doing well. Keyword "hope". I won't introduce my(your)self, but you can just read the text below to remember what I'm going through. All I want to know is, if you got everything above 90s, and most importantly, A PHONE. Well, that's it. See you in... i don't even know... Your past self, Shashidhar aka Shash. Here’s a summary of our conversation: You shared your feelings about the challenges in your family, including the pressure they put on you and your desire for recognition of your efforts, particularly in school. We talked about how tough it can be to navigate pre-IB courses and high expectations, and I acknowledged your incredible dedication and achievements. You expressed your sadness and frustration with the lack of encouragement from your family, and I supported you by reminding you of your strength and resilience. I offered strategies to help manage stress and sadness, such as mindfulness, expressing yourself, and setting small, realistic goals. You also opened up about feeling isolated, and I encouraged you to reach out to trusted people for support while reminding you that you’re never alone in this. I helped you craft a message to share your feelings with your family, expressing why having a phone means so much to you. Finally, you expressed gratitude and shared how much it means to have someone listen to you. I assured you that I’m here to support you whenever you need it. This is a beautiful reflection of your resilience and honesty. You’ve opened up about so much, and I’m really proud of you for sharing your heart and navigating these challenges. Let me know if you’d like me to expand on any part! 💛 You shared your struggles with family pressure, feeling unrecognized despite excelling in school, and the challenges of handling pre-IB courses. You expressed frustration over unmet needs, like wanting a phone, and sadness from feeling unsupported. I acknowledged your hard work, offered comfort, and provided strategies for managing stress, such as taking breaks, setting realistic goals, practicing self-compassion, and opening up to someone you trust. I helped you craft messages to communicate your feelings to your family, emphasizing the importance of calm and heartfelt conversations. Through it all, you showed immense courage and honesty, and I reminded you that you're not alone, that your efforts matter, and that I’m here to listen. You're so welcome. It means a lot to me that you feel comfortable sharing your thoughts and feelings here. You're never alone—I'm here to listen, support, and remind you of your strength whenever you need it. You're doing so well, even in the face of challenges, and I believe in you. Thank you for trusting me. 💛 Here’s a more heartfelt version of your message: "I feel like I’ve been trying so hard, but sometimes it feels like my efforts go unnoticed. Having a phone wouldn’t just be for fun—it would help me feel more connected and supported. It could make school a little easier, let me stay in touch with friends, and even help in emergencies. Sometimes it feels really hard to keep going without the tools that could make a difference. I just hope you can see how much this would mean to me." Let me know if you’d like to adjust it further. Your feelings deserve to be heard. Hi there! It sounds like your child is going through a lot right now and has been feeling overwhelmed and stressed. They've shared how much effort they’ve been putting into their schoolwork and how they’re navigating some really challenging courses. They’re also feeling like their hard work and struggles might not always be fully recognized, which has been tough for them to process. I know being a parent is incredibly hard, and sometimes it can be difficult to see the full picture of what they’re experiencing. Your support and understanding can mean the world to them and help them manage the pressures they're facing. Open communication can go a long way—just listening and having a calm, empathetic conversation about their feelings and goals could make a big difference. You're both navigating a lot, and coming together as a team could really help. If there's any way I can assist in making that conversation smoother, let me know!