In the past year, I feel like I've grown so much. I look back at who I was when I entered college or even who I was in my sophomore year of college and I have no clue who she is. So, here is a letter to my younger self. All the words I wish I knew then.

Dear younger self,

You're probably rolling your eyes and telling yourself you have everything under control. But I know you better than that. I know you are struggling. I know you feel like giving up. I'm here to tell you, everything is about to get so much better.

First, stop hanging out with people who make you feel badly and sad. Life is too short to ever surround yourself with people who don't lift you up and make you feel amazing. I know you feel like you found those people now, but look around and think about how they really make you feel.

I know you feel sad and really depressed sometimes, but you have to get out of bed and take the day on. Giving into your sad feelings and staying in bed all day will only make things worse. Go out and try new things! Do things on your own! You are so much stronger than you think.

Be your own person! You are so strong. You're stronger than you think. Stand on your own two feet and be your own damn person. Never feel like you need to depend on someone or follow someone around. You are strong. You are independent.

Never forgot your worth. Never forget you are enough. Never forget you are valuable. It's easy to feel worthless sometimes and it's easy to feel like you aren't good enough. But never give your heart and your time to someone who makes you feel worthless. Don't be afraid to cut people out. Don't be afraid to let go of negative people. I know it may feel like you don't have anyone else, but you do. So many people love you and you will find the people who support you and love you.

Promise me you will never give up. Keep going and keep killing it.

Love,

Future you