Dear 15 Year Old Self,



I want you to know that you're beautiful. No matter what you have seen on TV, no matter how many females in secondary school you have compared yourself to, no matter whether you have a boyfriend, admirers, or not, you are beautiful, regardless.

You don't have to be the skinniest girl in the world! You're fine just the way you are! You are yet to realise how loved you are, how beautiful your flaws are But it's okay. You'll realise soon, and when you do, you'll be writing this message to your past self..

Just because you don't have a boyfriend, does not mean you never will! Don't just go for any guy that finally takes interest, trust me, you'll end up regretting it. Yeah, you'll come out wiser, but I think I would prefer you becoming wiser from just reading books to be honest - saves all the hurt! Bad boys are no good, hence why they're called Bad boys, yeah, at the age of 15 they have an appeal, but please don't go there! If he looks bad, acts bad, and asks for your number, don't give it, you are far too precious, you are yet to know, but you soon will!

Purity is a beautiful thing baby girl. Own it. Cling on to it. It's what makes you special, unique, among many things that you are! Don't follow what your female friends are doing. It's no good for you! Just because Lucy jumps off a bridge doesn't mean you have to as well. Don't follow the norm! Be different. Being different is awesome, and you won't regret it! You weren't made to fit in hun. Please stop trying to!

Do what you love. Don't be shy. Gosh, you are soo shy.. but that shyness is hiding your talents, and all the great things you are capable of doing! Girll, you know you can sing, and if you don't know, I'm telling you now! Take the solo's you are offered. Join that school choir! Rejection may come, and it hurts, I won't lie to you, but I think it'll make you stronger.. I'm told now, that it can make you stronger.. Just, don't be scared please. Don't hide what you've got!

Your mum loves you. There is no favoritism in your family! Don't argue with her, don't write in your diary about how much you think you hate her. You'll soon realise that all she does, all she goes through, is for you and your family!
Yeah, your dad is a jerk, but you don't need him anyways. You have a much greater Dad, and he cares so much about you, it's crazy how much he loves you. Hold on to that please. Let go of all the past hurt and pain, if you don't it will make you bitter when you age, and that bitterness will affect your future relationships with people, and that's not a good thing hun. Let it go. How? I'm yet to find out, but when I do, I'll let you know!

You'll make bad decisions, but you'll also make good ones. The college you choose to go to is one of the good ones, the feelings you end up catching is a bad one, but it's okay, you live and you learn!

Slow down and pay more attention to what you're being taught, and what you're being told to do!
Laziness is not a good thing - Make it your enemy and run from it.. I know you hate running, speed walk away from it then, OK?

I just want to tell you again how beautiful you are. I know you don't hear it much, and when people call you pretty, you never believe it, but as I'm saying it, please believe it! You are gorgeous. And you are loved. And you will be loved! Mark my words hun.

With Love,
Your 20 year old self xx

P.S. Eat healthily please! Healthy food is good for you! Trust me! And please join and stick to atleast one sport! Not only is it fun, but you'll end up at a University, known for its sport, and you'll end up wanting to do a sport once you see the people in their cute lil uniforms.. OK, just join a sport will you!? x

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