Write a Letter to themselves imagining you are in 2018
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It’s been a wild ride so far, hasn’t it? It gets wilder, but don’t be daunted. Here’s what I want you to know. If you remember these things, life won’t be any easier, but maybe it won’t seem quite so difficult anymore.
You Are Worthy
“Your value doesn’t decrease based on someone else’s inability to see your worth.” –Anonymous
You have never deserved the abuse you were born into, and you did nothing to perpetuate it. You deserve to be loved and treated with respect. It’s not your fault when people don’t treat you the way you deserve to be treated. They control their behavior, and nothing you can do will change that. All you can do is control your own actions and reactions as much as possible. You cannot control another person’s behavior with your actions, and it’s not your responsibility.
Don’t Be So Hard on Yourself
“Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.” –Maya Angelou
You are literally doing the best you can with what you have, which has never been much. You’re not perfect because you’re an actual human person, made of flesh, blood, bone, strengths, and weaknesses. You are constantly learning and adapting, which will serve you well throughout your life. Give yourself a break every now and then. You deserve it.
Stop Making Excuses for People Who Hurt You
“Excuses change nothing, but make everyone feel better.” –Mason Cooley