You're so close to graduating. The end is near, and even though it's been a hard journey, you've made it through. You are going to regret so many choices you've made in high school, whether it came to fashion or skipping classes, but you'll be glad it's over. You'll share some tears, not all of them your own. Be there for your closest friends. They are what keeps your world running.
Dear 17-year-old me,
Congrats on graduating! College is just around the corner, and it's not a beautiful ride. Be grateful for the little things, the small moments of happiness. Listen to your heart, please do, because you've got an amazing year ahead of you. One of your wildest dreams is about to come true, making up for all of the horrible times when you thought the world couldn't get any worse.
Dear 19-year-old me,
You think you're missing New York now, but you'll miss it more and more every day. Hold on to the memories, they're yours, and yours only. Contact with the friends you've made there will falter, but you'll always hold them in your heart. They are the reason you are who you are.
Attempt number two at college is close, and you'll excel, more than you've expected. You are capable of so much more than you think, so don't underestimate your talents. It's going to take hard work and many all-nighters, but your grades are certainly not complaining.
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God, how you've grown in just a couple years. You're finally starting to find yourself, and feeling more at ease with life as the days pass. I'm proud of you.
Dear future me,
I hope that I have only continued to grow over the years. It's still such a long and terrifying journey, but I'm certain that I've gone through it step by step. I hope you've found comfort in your own body, your confidence, your voice. I hope you've stopped shutting yourself out. I hope you feel more like an open book. I hope you're continuing to educate yourself on important topics. I hope you've found love, this hopeless romantic will be looking up to you.
Love, Faith
