Dear younger me,
You're not stupid, and I know you're going through a tough time. The decisions you're making right now are difficult, but sadly life only gets more confusing. If I could tell you then what I know now, I'd have a lot to say.
I'd start off by saying that you are worthy. Don't let anyone define you as less than you are. You are a child of God, and The Lord doesn't make mistakes. Yes, life is a bumpy road, and you will be faced with much temptation and adversity. However, you are stronger than you realize. Don't let those around you walk all over you. Stand your ground, fight for what you believe in, and have faith.
Along with standing your ground, do NOT date that boy. Yes, he may be sweet at first, but that's how they all start out. Give yourself and him time to mature. Your future husband is more than likely not in your sophomore history class - sorry to break it to you. Don't make promises that you can't keep. Learn to love yourself before you can love someone else. Also, when I say the word love, I mean it fully. Learn to be happy and excited for life and its adventures. LOVE your life and all it has to offer despite the trials and tribulations. If you're not happy with yourself, you can't make someone else happy. Don't depend on someone else to try to fix you, and don't try to fix someone else.
Younger me, always, always, always put God first in your life. If you're faced with a problem, lay it in the hands of The Lord. He WILL provide for you. It may not be the answer you want, but it will be the answer you need. Serve your God in every situation, pray daily, love those around you, and always find the light in the darkness. Show Christ through your actions not just through your words. You will fall short of His glory, but that is when you stand in His presence, ask for forgiveness, and move on without making the same mistakes again. Once you ask for that forgiveness, He wipes your slate clean. Don't dwindle on your past and what you did wrong. Use your mistakes as lessons to teach those around you. Continue to praise His name even in the most difficult of instances.
You have a lot to learn. Life can be nasty, but you will make it through. When you need help, ask for it. There is no shame in receiving help when you know you need it. Don't let your pride get the best of you. Everyone goes through depressing stages of life, but I promise that you will be okay.
Dear younger me, I believe in you. You may not think you are good enough, strong enough, pretty enough, smart enough, or just enough in general, but you are. You're more than enough. Be the light that others look for. Be a role model for younger kids. Be a warrior for The Lord. Be confident in yourself. Trust me when I say that you are worthy.