A Letter to My 13 Year Old Self
- Kyra J
- Jul 22, 2019
- 2 min read
Dear Me, 7-22-19
If only you knew what would lead up to you becoming the person you are today. A lot has happened, but I want you to know that everything will work out in the end. Growing up is hard. So very hard. There are new experiences and feelings that you’ve never felt before. That will really confuse you. You are transitioning from a child into a teenager, and then eventually, you’ll transition into an adult, but that’s a letter for another time. Don’t overthink growing up. Don’t let all of these new feelings overtake you. Don’t let them consume you. I know you feel lonely, and lost, and like no one understands you, but I want to tell you that you’re not alone. There are people out there who know exactly what you’re going through. Who know that you’re confused. I also know you don’t get along with or agree with your parents sometimes, but know that they love you, and want the best for you. Sometimes they’re wrong, but they have your best interest at heart. Know that they don’t want to intentionally hurt or upset you. They’re human too, just like the rest of us. Know that you won’t always have a bunch of friends, but that doesn’t mean there’s anything wrong with you, or that you aren’t lovable. Know that when you go through trials or hard times, that there’s a reason for them, and that you can become a better person because of them. Know that bad choices don’t define you. That living with regrets just hurts you more. Don’t live with them. Instead of beating yourself up because of them, learn from your mistakes. Know that you’re not a failure, or that you aren’t smart just because you aren’t good at a certain thing. Everyone has something that they’re not good or perfect at, and that’s okay. Know that you are your own person, and you need to be unique. Don’t ever be afraid to be yourself. It doesn’t matter what other people think about you. Don’t compare yourself to other people, tearing yourself down when you don’t have perfect hair, or perfect teeth, or a completely unblemished face. I know you feel like you aren’t beautiful, that you have no worth, that you’ll never amount to anything, but you have a Heavenly Father that loves you so very much. He says you’re priceless, and you are made in His image. You are so very loved. You can go to your Heavenly Father at any time. Lean on him. Pour out your heart to him. He’s always there for you. He’ll never leave you or forsake you. Finally, know that it’ll be okay.
Love,
Me
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