An Open Letter to My 4th Grade Self: Never Lose Hope
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An Open Letter to My 4th Grade Self: Never Lose Hope

Never forget that we are always stronger together.

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An Open Letter to My 4th Grade Self: Never Lose Hope
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Right now you don't know much, especially when it comes to politics, but you do know that Obama being elected is a big deal. You won't know exactly what his election means for another four years but for now that's okay.

In eight years, you'll become very invested in politics. You'll look up to the Obamas and support their ideals. You'll practically bleed blue.

Obama's presidency will mean even more to you because of everything that happened in your personal life in the past eight years. He was President when you started high school, when you had your first boyfriend and when you realized what you wanted to do with your life.

He will mean a lot to you because of every challenge he faced and overcame as President.

After him you will experience a nasty election. You will have high moments and low moments. You will witness one of the biggest political upsets and it will break your heart.

But I want you to know that it will be okay.

You can be whatever you want to be. Never forget that.

You being a girl changes nothing.

Look up to the Obamas, especially Michelle. She is the embodiment of elegance and grace. Don't strive to be her though.Be yourself but carry yourself like she carries herself.

And most importantly, never lose hope.

Don't lose hope in your country, don't lose hope in people. Never forget that we are always stronger together.

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