Dear Young Me,
The very moment you know it's over, tell her. You owe her that respect. Postponing her heartache because you're afraid to hurt her with the truth will only ensure that her scars will be deeper and your regret will last a lifetime. She's stronger than you think she is.
-The you who watched her heal
Dear Young Me,
Don't be afraid to be who you really are. Being gay in a small hick town doesn't make you a horrible person, it only makes you stronger.
-Proud Older Me
Dear Young Me,
Once you try drugs, your life will spiral into a whirlwind of nonstop drugs and alcohol for the next 3 years. You will be hospitalized twice, and sent to a 90 day rehab by the the time you are 17. You will finally get your act together, after nearly killing yourself and destroying your entire life.
-Older Me.
Dear Young Me,
Almost a year after getting out of rehab, you will finally feel like living again. I know it doesn't seem like that will ever happen at this point, but trust me, it will. And, oh, yeah, the guy you are in love with will come back to you. I promise, it will all be okay.
-Love, Sober Me
Dear Young Me,
Just because everyone else around you is skinny does not mean you need to be too. There are actual things that matter after you grow up.
-Healthy Me
Dear Young Me,
You can't fix him, but he can break you. If you leave, it won't break him; it will give him the motivation to fix himself. Trust me, it's best for everyone.
-Miss Independent
Dear Young Me,
If you fall in love with him, just realize that it will never be reciprocated. And watch your back; the girl you think is your friend is waiting to tear you down. Be strong. I love you.
-Older me
Dear Young Me,
Don't take the simplicity of life for granted.
-Wish I was a kid again