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Letter To My Nieces

Here's a little advice for you as you get older.

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Letter To My Nieces
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Dear Madison, Olivia, Lily and Anna,

Growing up sucks but you can make it through those awkward teen years, I promise. If I did it, so can you! I have made it through the elementary school friendships, middle school drama and high school peer pressure and now I am in college. This letter is for you to look at when you turn that certain age to remember that:

1.YOU are beautiful

2.YOU are worth it

3.YOU are unstoppable

I thought this would be a good opportunity to give you some advice for the upcoming years of your life given that I have already gone through those.

First of all, remember, no matter what the circumstances are you have this huge family that loves you unconditionally. You will lose friends from time to time because of some ridiculous fight over something that did not matter. That is when you need to remember that we are all here for you, not only as a family but also as friends. Who needs friends who are rude to you when you have a whole family of friends.

Second of all, your mom knows everything. Personally, I never went through the stage of "I hate my mom" or "she's so embarrassing" so I hope you don't either. Honestly, all of your mothers have gone through everything you are going to go through and they are the best ones to give you advice when you need help talking to a boy. They also are there for a shoulder to cry on when you had a bad day at school. Through thick and thin your mothers will always love you.

Third of all, DO NOT rush growing up. Everything is an experience and even if you are having the worst day and wish you were just 10 years older already so you did not have to deal with all this middle school drama, don't. Make as many memories as you can and write them down in a notebook so you can remember them forever. One day you will be my age and wish you could go back to prom night or your first date with your boyfriend again but that will be "one day". Not today. Today you will experience all of those fun memories with friends and just remember there's so much more memories to come when growing up.

Finally, BE YOURSELF. You are perfect in every single way and you should not try to act like others to fit in. Do not cave into peer pressure and always stay true to yourself. Don't try to diet because all your friends are skinnier than you. Don't drink alcohol because it's the cool thing to do. Don't be afraid to raise your hand in class and state your opinion even if it's different than everyone else's. Be YOU!

I'm sure I will have much more advice for you as I grow up but never be afraid to talk to me or your mom. You matter.


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