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A Letter To Myself

Will things get better?

 Emily Craddock
Jul 12, 2016
Oklahoma Baptist University
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A Letter To Myself
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To my younger self:

Hey you, watching Pokemon and Powerpuff girls, stay in your bubble. I know you wish you could be older, but trust me, things aren't as much fun as they seem in the adult world. Keep learning as much as you can, and you should probably stop watching so much TV and go play with your brothers (enjoy your time with them no matter how mean they get), and your friends because friendship will be so important in the future. Hug mom and dad as much as you can. Visit our grandparents as much as you possibly can, because one day you will miss them. Also, remember that you are beautiful no matter what anyone tells you.

p.s. In the future, you will catch a Squirtle, so that is something to look forward to.

To my current self:

Wow, things suck right now right? The presidential race is....well...interesting. Everything going on in Dallas and with the ISIS bombings. Not everything is horrible, you are about to graduate college, get a big girl job, and you have a super cute guy in your life. There are some things to be happy about. Remember yesterday how you fulfilled your childhood dreams by catching Charmander and Squirtle? See, things aren't too bad. To help you get through these times, care about everyone, and I mean EVERYONE. Love your body. And keep working hard, because it will all pay off.

To my future self:

So I have a really important question: do things get better?

Will all lives really matter to everyone? Will the government help those that actually need it? Will you still be a teacher with a decent salary in a school that has good funding? Will the bad news end? Will the bombings end? Can women go beyond the glass ceiling? Does the homeless population drop? Will there be love between religions?

Will things get better?

So I know this article may sound pretty pessimistic....

But everything is true. When we are younger, all we want to do is grow up, but growing up comes with more than just personal responsibilities. It comes with a responsibility to the community around you, and the global community.

The events in Dallas are tragic. While one group is fighting for justice, the other is

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