A letter from Jan 21, 2026

Dear FutureMe, This is something I have never done before but I am wanting to change. It's been 6 months since we began the journey of change, and I hope Aaron, you can read this with absolute joy we are still on the right path. Currently, you are just off the back of a weekend where we relapsed. But you are tired. Tired of feeling this way, tired of breaking promises to yourself, tired of not reaching your potential. I must be different now. You have made it 6 months, stuck to your journal, avoided alcohol and your triggers, said no to people who do not align with your goals and stopped feeling the peer-pressure to perform for others' egos. You love your father but are quickly realising you will become just like him if our habits do not change. I hope by now, with your discipline and consistency, you are out of debt. It was a tough few months, but so worth it, right? The man in the mirror is someone we can now be proud of. I hope our heart has healed more by now, too. Not chasing pointless women to shroud the pain of a broken heart. I know you loved her, but it is time to move on this year. To keep moving towards the man you want to become, not running from the man you used to be. Life has a funny way of guiding you towards people, and with a healthy heart and mind, you will be guided to someone who is meant to be there. Small daily actions in the right direction will always lead to a better future. I hope over the past few months looking back, you can see just how far you have come and make the Aaron writing this email proud of every single small daily step you have taken which has led to big results. Remember everyone around you who you love will not always be there, treasure small moments with family, nature, keep going on walks, read to learn about yourself, be kind to others as you know first hand how much a smile can hide. I hope looking forward to the next 6 months your soul is full of hope. You can see the man on the horizon who we will become, and he is one of stoicism, discipline, love, happiness, a man who makes his own decisions and is one of principle. Never forget family. If these 6 months have taught you anything it is that when a man knows his why, he can withstand any how. So keep going Aaron, you are so much stronger than you think. Let's make these next 6 months special for all the right reasons. Oh by the way, happy birthday - my gift to you today is in the mirror. Keep loving yourself, A