A letter from May 12, 2026

Dear FutureMe, I know it hurts. I know the pain is intense and causing you physical symptoms now, but it will end. This was not what you thought it was and when your emotions settle you’ll see that. He’s been so cruel. Be kind to yourself!! All the things he tells you might be true, he might really love you after all… but he’s too lazy to make the necessary changes to be a good man to you. He simply doesn’t want to. He wants an easy woman who will just allow him to coast along at no cost to himself. Is that all you’re worthy of?? No my girl, you are indeed the storm that Stevie sings about. You are a fire. Burning bright and beautiful. You know deep down he wasn’t worthy. You need more to nourish you than that. I hope in time you’ve learned to show yourself the love and compassion you so readily give to others. People failing to honour your value speak more about who they are than who you are. You deserve to shine, and you can shine alone. You have 4 beautiful children, you are surrounded by love!! I hope to revisit you more hopeful. Looking after yourself. Loving yourself. Respecting yourself. You don’t need love, you already have it. I’m so proud of you. I love you. I’ll see you in 6 months, future me xxx