If you could write a note to your younger self, what would you say in only three words?

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I'm so proud.

You know all your favourite books about people with magical powers but who are misunderstood in youth? Yeah, that's you. Like 300% you. Start believing you're an artist, because that's going to keep you afloat until you get a diagnosis of ADHD in your 50s. Maybe that way you'll dodge that terrible depression that mostly happened because you couldn't figure out what the hell was wrong with you and why you couldn't change. Oh and stop taking so many cabs. Please lock that money away in a savings account. You'll be loved, and admired, and you'll be allowed to make mistakes. It's really hard sometimes but it's still worth it. I love you, you're a fabulous and good kid. We'll be all right.

don

Please just wait

It's because of my two abuse relationships and also I'd say that before I first took the razor

What is the point in asking if you are not allowed to answer?...

You deserve love.

I know its hard right now, unbelievably so, but you will make it. Dont listen to her - she is taking out her own issues on you and its not fair. Stand up to her when she goes to far. I wish I could be there to protect you, I wish the adults in your life would protect you - but you are strong and you will make it through.

Seek counselling as early as possible, theres nothing to be ashamed of in asking for help.

She is so wrong - you are deserving of love and you arent evil or poisonous to the people around you. You are loved and one day youll meet the person who will walk beside you and love you beyond measure - but most of all I hope one day you will learn to love yourself.

Kia kaha

Learn how to protect yourself because generally the people that will take advantage of you are the ones you mistakenly trust the most.

You're braver than you think you are and you're smarter than what they made you to be. More importantly, you're not alone 💜

'Life's just begun'