Letters from a teenager
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Last published Thu, Aug 13, 2020
Hope, loss, disappointment, love and joy. The list of words that describe our experiences in this life are endless. Some experiences leave bruises, some lessons, and some leave you with a never ending pain.
I wrote these letters not only to express how I feel and what I've learnt in the best way I know possible (by writing), but also so that someone out there who reads these can relate to and learn from them.
This is also my first book, yay! :) I hope you all enjoy this short series of letters, that you learn something about yourself, and that your perspective on anything negative shifts into a more positive light.
Sending love and light - Lerato❤
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