Dear younger me,

A lot of things right now in your life seem like the end of the world. It seems like you'll never get through. Have no fear, you will get through it and you will move past it all as a stronger person. You will watch your own strength grow right before your eyes, and you will be amazed.

Things are going to get tough. There are many things you never saw coming that are going to completely change your life and how you view the world. They are going to make you question everything you believe in. These things are going to test your strength time and time again. You are going to get through it. You always do and you always will.

You are going to experience loss in more ways than one and you will once again be tested. You are going to lose loved ones. You are going to lose friendships. You may even lose dreams that you never thought you would lose or dreams that you never knew you had. But that is life and you must continue on despite your losses.

Things are going to change drastically and that's okay. Nothing lasts forever. Love interests change. Hopes and dreams change. Friends change. Everything changes as you get older. You have to hold on to who you are and remember that who you are should never change. Don't be afraid to stand up for who you are and what you believe in.

You will find love one day. Just because you love him right now, doesn't mean you two are meant to be together forever. You're both young and dumb and you both need to grow into your own people whether that is with or without each other. Don't be afraid to let go of him. You both learned a lot from each other and that's what is most important. You can love him forever but that doesn't mean you need to be with him forever. And when that day comes, when you two part ways, embrace the single life and embrace the journey you take to find love. It will all work out one day.

School is going to challenge you and that's a good thing because then you wouldn't be learning. Rise to the challenge and embrace it. It's okay to get lower grades and struggle to get by because you will prove to yourself that you will rise to the challenge and overcome it. You will prove to yourself that you are able to do anything you set your mind to. Don't be afraid of the challenge.

At the end of the day, you are the best you can be and don't ever forget that. When others try to tear you down, stand your ground. You will overcome your losses and all of the tough times. You will prove everyone wrong. You are going to look back and wonder how you got where you are now. You will achieve all your hopes and dreams and when that day comes, you will be amazed. Embrace it.

Love always,

Older me