Letter to My younger self

Dear Jasmine,

Today is your 24th birthday. What makes this day even more special is this is your first birthday celebrated as a college graduate. You did it! At 18, you had the world eating out of the palm of your hands. Getting ready for prom, graduating high school and starting college. Oh, how can I forget...you found love. Yes, I know you think it will last forever but, I hate to burst your bubble and tell you it doesn't. Girl, at 24 you are SINGLE as a dollar bill and the way that's looking it won't be changed soon. But, you will be OKAY..I promise!

One thing I can tell you about your future self is, you will find yourself and finally look in the mirror and love who you are. Growing up I know you hated the way you looked or wish you were as pretty as the other girls but I’m here to tell you always were as pretty as the other girls and definitely way smarter. Insecurities suck but you will learn to love the things you hate. Your fair skin, curly hair, freckles and beauty mark make you who you are and because you are uniquely you and that makes you even more beautiful. If you only knew how special you were then...but it's okay because you will realize it later on.

Unfortunately your daddy issues have not ended. Growing up seeing your dad go from your hero to your worst nightmare was tough but you will learn to accept it. You learned to use that pain to build your strength and now you are truly a girl on fire. Your strength is unbelievable right now. It's so strong you created a blog to inspire others through your story. Crazy right?

If I could give you one piece of advice, it would be to enjoy life and stop worrying about if you are good enough because you are. Look in the mirror, love the person staring back at you. Self-love is the key to true happiness. Instead of focusing on the things you rather change, learn to accept them. Last but certainly not least, keep your trust in the lord. He has a lot in store for you.

Well before I go, I want to say, now at 24, your life is almost identical to how you imagined. Your dreams and goals you set are coming true. You are going to change the world someday.

Sincerely, 

The Future You