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A Letter To The Girl Who Lost Herself

You will find your light again.

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First off, it’s not your fault that you don’t know who you are anymore. It's not your fault the light in your eyes is gone. It’s not like you did it on purpose. In this world, it is hard to be yourself, or really even know yourself.

It’s like you are expected to know exactly how to be a functioning human, you are not allowed to have flaws, or think outside the box, or ask questions.

You fear being too much, or not enough. It’s like there is no common ground anymore. Everywhere you turn, there is someone standing there to tell you that you are living life the wrong way.

Well guess what, you’re not.

Life is meant to be lived. Mistakes are meant to be made. Nobody does everything right on their first try. So why be so hard on yourself?

Perfection is unattainable.

No man or woman or life event can define who you are as a person. Nobody can take away your power, your voice. You are capable of so many things, you just have to realize that you yourself can do anything if you set your mind to it. No matter what your past is, you hold the keys to your future.

Love isn’t easy. Heartbreak is a part of life. Don’t ever let a relationship define who you are as a person, always keep your individuality. And never ever be afraid to leave if you aren't happy.

Your image does not define you. Never ever let anybody tell you that how you look is wrong and bring you down for it. You can look however you want. If that means no makeup, or all the makeup then go for it. Don't be afraid to cut your hair different, or rock a different outfit. Look how you want. Never ever let anybody tell you that you aren’t beautiful.

You are allowed to do what you want, and nobody can tell you otherwise. Stay up late, read that book, go to school, go to that party. Don’t let a fear of what others will say hold you back.

I promise you, that it gets easier. Sure you may not 100 percent know who you are any time soon, but little by little things will start to fall into place, and soon enough all of the pieces will fit together, and you will find your light again.

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