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My therapist told me to write a letter to my younger version and share it with friends and people who care for me, so here I am lol:
Dear Little me,
Take a deep breath! It's okay. It's okay to cry, to scream and to have bad days. I know you've been hurt. I know what you've been through. And I know how much hard you worked.
I know how many smiles you have faked, told people you're okay even though you're not. I've witnessed your struggles and breakdowns. But I've also witnessed how you overcame them. People have called you emotionless, cold hearted, annoying, clingy and you felt hurt when you heard that, but believe me love, their words don't matter. You're the best version of yourself and accepting this, doesn't make you arrogant, this is just you accepting your worth. Embrace yourself in a warm hug and tell the little girl inside you that "I'm proud of you". Love yourself first, okay? Do crazy things, Go on adventures, Dance in the rain, take risks, Laugh like crazy, and have fun. You have one life Sweetheart, Enjoy it to the fullest. Life isn't easy, but it's not also hard for "YOU" to give up. Trust me. I know it's weird but trust me. You are Enough. It'll take time, but there will come a time, when you'll be happy. But for that to happen, listen to yourself and not others. You'll achieve your dreams and you'll make your parents proud, you just have to work hard for that little one.
I know you're scared kid, Shit, we all are. But you can handle this, I know it. Go get em
-Sincerely,
Me
Sorry for ranting again lol