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A Letter To My Younger Self

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Dear me,

Don't let anyone tell you you can't be yourself. Be weird, be silly, be awesome. No one should tell you you're annoying. You're not. You're beautiful. All the people that tell you you're not good enough, they're wrong! They're so wrong! Sure you may not be the greatest at what you do but you try your best. That's the important thing. Also, forget about boys. They'll hurt you. Well most of them. Some will be nice but you get too attached to them. Eventually, you'll learn to just go with the flow but for now, protect your feelings.

Remember that person who you thought was your best friend even though you guys only talk in school? When you guys stop talking, it won't make you feel awful. You actually will come to find your true friends who are just as sarcastic and weird as you are. These will be the people you come to find are your second family. They will be there for you when you really need it, I promise. Even though they pick on you, they'll be your closest friends and won't let anyone make fun of you, that's their job.

When it comes to school, go big and be bold. You might not always get the grade you want or not like the club your in but join some. It'll be worth it. When it comes to what you love, be more adventurous. Do more and try to explore the different things. There so many ways for you to grow and for you to shine. Don't let the people who tear you down win. Push to be better and strive to be the best you can be. In the end, you should be happy with everything you do.

When your friends start to slip away, don't chase after them because if they truly wanted to be your friends, you shouldn't have to fight for it. The people who truly care about you will stay. When you have fights with friends, talk to them. Be mature about it and talk it out. It'll be less stressful and actually bring you closer together. It'll also make the fight not last as long. This will make you learn more about your friends as well.

Don't be afraid to tell them things if you feel comfortable with them. The most likely feel the same way and this will again bring you closer.Seriously though, just be who you want to be, not who you think people want you to be. More people will love you for how brave and confident you are. That's the best way to be and the best way to succeed. You will learn so much about yourself as you grow. Don't be afraid to say yes to things, you might end up liking it. Be bold, be adventurous, be you! Be the best you and the true you. No one can take that away from you. No one can ever take the real you away from you, they can cut at you with their words and you soul but they can never hurt you or your soul.

You will always have the best people by your side. Keep them.

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