Dear Younger Me,

You’ll be turning 24 in just a few days. I’ve decided to check in on you and let you know how things are going. First things first: you’re definitely not where you’d thought you be. You haven’t graduated college yet and still don’t have your license. You didn’t go to Ohio State on full scholarship. A lot of your friends you started out with aren’t here with you. You’ve been through some things: loneliness, anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts. You’ve sought out help in the past and honestly need to get back to counseling.

Your faith in God was shaken a bit.

You didn’t know where to turn or even how to get out of this mindset. You’ve allowed your thoughts to take over so much it debilitated you and caused you to stay in bed for hours on end. You felt like a failure. But you didn’t give up.

Your career path has changed a lot. You’re on your way to be a therapist that specializes in mental health and drama therapy. You have friends who look up to you. Your aunt has been the backbone and prayer warrior that’s been keeping you on your journey. You’re a junior in college when you’d thought you never ever see past the ninth grade in high school.

God still loves (and forgives!) you.

You’re learning about who you really are. You’re not some soft spoken girl who completely has no strength. Yes, sometimes you lose heart quickly, but there are constant reminders of where you are and where you’re going. God still has your back, dude.

You’re currently at one of the best colleges in Ohio! You’re living a dream that you thought died a long time ago. You’re turning out to be a very different young woman who goes after her dreams. You’re a lot to handle but only the right people who truly loves you gets the privilege to who you are. Sadly, you have no fiancé at the moment. So your dream of being married at 25 is kind of out of the question. But! You’re still maturing and you’ll be in Korea in the Spring so that trumps a husband for now, right?

One last thing, know that I love you. It’s a hard road, but I trust God that He’ll continue to lead you down the right path.

Now, study before you fail your quiz tomorrow!

Signed,

Current Me