A letter from April 25, 2026

Greetings, Future Me, I am absolutely thankful that you persevered over the past few decade and years, you have become an undoubtedly—undeniably a better version of yourself. From being a meek, quiet, and silenced child with no opinions of your own to having people trust you with your capabilities. For someone that even I deemed as "worthless" and "stupid", here you are, standing in front of the stage, waving your diploma around and tossing your headcap up as if it flowed naturally and beautifully. A gentle reminder that you should follow your own rules in life, but please, remain compassionate to yourself. I do not want you to be hurt again. I'm sorry for being harsh on you, and I am sorry if people undermined your worth. You are always loved. The future has yet to come, but you already achieved so much. Soon, you'll be the one protecting the ones who also face the same problem and experience as you. Never let anyone change the curvature of your path, R. You are loved, and you will always be.