I am proud of the smile you wear everyday. Sometimes I still wonder where your strength came from so young. But please don't forget to be true to yourself. Be honest about how you feel. It matters. I know you think that no friend cares at all. But eventually you will have a friend who knows you inside out. You don't have to keep trying to be someone you're not to fit in. I promise you, one day you will find the best friend you have been looking for.
Put down the magazines that tell you how to dress and act. I know it's only because you think you're not good enough for anyone. That you need to change. You are the way God intended you to be. You are beautiful and smart. Don't forget to remind the future you of that too, she forgets sometimes.
Stay true to what you know is right. I know you just want to be loved, but this boy will not offer that. You never fully trust him and you will trick yourself into thinking that's what love is about. Don't define all men by the only two male relationships you have ever known. Seek Christ. I promise you, it is the love you have been looking for all along.
The ones who hurt you, forgive them. I know it sounds crazy. I know you think they ruined everything, but let me tell you something. In a few years, you're going to really screw up big time. More then any human being probably should. And your heavenly father is going to forgive you of that. So you can forgive yours.
Keep believing that love can save the day. Keep believing that there is always good in people. But stop trying to force it. You are not in control. In fact the more you begin to think you have control, the more out of control your life will get. If you are confused to what I am talking about, read the paragraph above, and wait seven years. You will understand then.
There will be a day this will all make sense. You will realize what your purpose here on Earth is and why you have your passions. Keep laughing. Keep smiling. Keep hope. Have faith. Everything is going to be okay. I can promise you that.
