Everyone goes through stressful times. It is inevitable that we come across problems that make us feel less than successful. Some problems are minor, and some seem so major that you believe that you're never going to reach the light at the end of the tunnel. Whether you're in middle school, college, or married with children, everyone needs to hear that everything will be all right. You will be OK.
To the boy or girl in middle school who is being bullied relentlessly: you will be OK. It might seem like the taunting and teasing will last forever, but I promise you, they won't. Whether you're being bullied for being overweight, too skinny, too smart, too quiet or too loud, you are an amazing human being and things will eventually be OK again. You will be OK.
To the girl or guy in high school that has to deal with the snickers and judgmental looks from your peers, you will be OK. Perhaps word is going around that you went on a date with the "loser" from math class. Whether it's true or not, do not let others define your self-worth. Let me say this once more, because honestly, it cannot be said enough. Do not let others define your self-worth. As long as you're not harming others or yourself, do what makes you happy. Period. You will be OK.
To the lost soul that feels like self-harming or suicide is the only way out, you will be OK. I understand that things get so dark and terrifying that you feel like you're drowning, that no one loves or understands you, and that the only way to feel anything is to press the blade harder in your skin. You are a beautiful human being and deserve all the happiness in the world. As my hero, the late Robin Williams, once said: "You will have bad times, but they will always wake you up to the stuff you weren't paying attention to." You will be OK.
To the single mother or father that feels like you are alone in raising a human being, you will be OK and so will your child/children. It's understandable that you feel overwhelmed and you feel like you're a horrible parent at times. Remember that you are doing the best you can in tough times, and your children appreciate it, even if they can't vocalize it. Give yourself credit where credit is due. There will be times where you want to tear your hair out and scream your lungs out. Just look at your children's faces and remember you will all be OK.
To the person who is dealing with a loss of a family member, you will be okay. I personally lost my dad when I was 12 and I remember thinking that the pain would never go away. Well, I'm sorry to say that it doesn't, but with time, the pain will become more and more tolerable. Sure, you will hear a song or even smell a scent that will remind you of them and you will feel really heartbroken for a little bit. You might even cry and that is perfectly fine. I'm 21 now and I still have my moments where I become buried in pain from the death of my dad. Just focus on the good memories you had with that person, and time will do the rest of the healing. You will be OK.
To anyone and everyone else going through their own personal problem, I've said it many times before and I'll say it again, you will be OK. Whether it's a breakup, divorce, loss of friendship, loss of a beloved pet, or maybe you're just going through a rough patch. Life is not just filled with rough patches. It's filled with wonderful and joyful things as well. When you're feeling down, do things that make you happy! (Personally, fan-fiction and Robin Williams' stand up comedy does the trick for me!) Just remember that if you're in a dark tunnel, there is an end to the darkness and you will be OK.
