Have you ever looked at pictures of little you and thought about how you’ve let them down? Yeah, me too. I have a baby picture of me by my bed which sometimes reminds me. But let me tell you this. You have NOT let them down. You are still here on this Earth breathing and more than truly alive. There is still hope, believe it or not. And there is still the possibility for lots of change while you’re still here, fighting those battles that I KNOW you can win!
I know how hard it is to fight but perhaps those pictures of younger you can remind you of your why. Think about them. They had a dream. A picture of what their life would be like when they were fully grown. They wouldn’t have thought they would end their life. This is a chapter of your life. Things can and WILL get better. Time is an interesting thing. It can feel long but short at the same time and with enough of it, it will create change. You’ve just gotta try and stick around to see it happen. Look, I well and truly know how hard it is. I’ve been there, and sometimes it can feel like I am still there, but change and time do work hand in hand. If you’re not wanting to stay around for you, do it for the younger you, the future you. Do it for family, friends, and people you haven’t met yet. Just please find a reason to stay.
You’re an amazing person who deserves every good thing that is coming your way. I know we probably don’t know each other so it’s hard to believe but this is the same thing for everyone and you are NOT the exception. I promise you that!
And remember, you have not let your younger self down. There is hope, and there will be change. You’ve just got to stick around to see the magic of time.
Keep fighting,
You’ve got this.
All my love,
-Zara
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