Dear You,

I wanted to take some time to write something directed toward you because you deserve it. There are a lot of crazy things going on in this world, so I just wanted to let you know one thing: it’s going to be okay.

This is a hectic time of year no matter how old you are. Whether you’re in high school, in college, or in the workforce, assignments and work seem to keep piling up. It might seem endless and impossible to tackle. But I can assure you of one thing: this is temporary. Things do not stay stressful forever; there will always be an end to the craziness. Yes, it will return in a different form, but a break is coming. I promise.

Maybe that’s not your problem. Maybe, like me, you don’t mind all of the work that keeps piling up because you’re great at organizing and time management so it doesn’t faze you. That’s great. But that means you must have something else troubling you. Whatever it is, it will pass. Nothing in this world is permanent, especially the negative intangibilities many of us experience. Maybe you’re going through a breakup or recovering from a disagreement with a friend or trying to handle family issues, or maybe you just feel sad. No matter what you are going through, it is not permanent and you are strong enough to get through it.

You are strong enough to tackle your toughest days. So far in your life, you have lived through every other day, week, and month that was the hardest for you. You survived, and you can do it again. I know you can. You can do anything you put your mind to because you were born to succeed just like everyone else. If you have to ask for help, then ask for help; don’t be afraid or ashamed, and don’t think it shows any sort of weakness on your part. Asking for help when you need it is a sign of maturity, not a sign of weakness. You are strong. You can do it.

A lot of things have happened recently that might have made you question what your future holds and what your purpose in this world is. These feelings are related to your current situation, and the answers to your questions can help show you that everything is going to be fine. Even though I don’t know you personally, I can tell you one of your purposes—to leave this world better than it was when you found it. That is one purpose everyone on this earth has. We should all be doing whatever we can to make the world a kinder, more accepting, more loving, cleaner, healthier place that it was when we were born. If that helps you find your other purposes, that’s wonderful. So don’t question what your future holds—create it! Don’t wonder what your purpose is—find it! There are so many opportunities out there for you to explore the world and find your true self. That is why it is going to be okay. With everything you do in this world, you will find yourself through the good and the bad.

You are strong. You are here for many reasons. You will survive. I know you can do it.

Now get out there and make things happen!

One of Your Biggest Cheerleaders,

Emilie