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Write a letter to yourself when you were ten.

Dear 10 year old me,

Continue to enjoy your childhood with your best friend, although she is going to move away in a couple of years.....keep in touch with her!!! Junior high is going to be rough for you, seeing as how you don't talk and act like the other girls do, they are going to get very jealous and pick on you alot. Perk up, kiddo, you're so much better than they are anyways! Continue to be yourself, and you'll be fine. When you get to high school, say "yes" to Damon, he's a good guy, and he likes you. AND he's a Football player, what more can you ask for???

Remember, Mom and Dad really do love you, and they just want what's best for you, try to remember that even when they act really stupid sometimes.

GRADUATE COLLEGE!!! I cannot stress this enough! Just get a degree, okay?

STAY AWAY FROM A GUY NAMED PAUL--As a matter of fact, just stay away from all guys named Paul. You'll thank me later.:roflmao:

Focus on YOU for right now. Stop letting other people decide things for you. They won't be there when the shit hits the fan anyways. And stop being so shy! How will you get out there and meet people when you won't talk?

All I can tell you is that you're gonna make it, babe. Even when you don't think you will. Things are going to work in your favor. Keep smiling!

Much love,
30 year old you.

(on a side note, that was actually very emotional for me! NICE Thread!)
 
Dear Past Me,

HAHA HAHAHAHAH HAHAHAHAHAHA

Shit is gonna get REALLY interesting!

Ciao,
You
 
Dear Ten Year Old Me,


WAKE UP!!! ... crawl out of your own little world, because life has already happened to you. It will continue to do so too. No matter how comfortable you seem to be by yourself go make some friends!! Develop the social skills you are going to need to become a functional adult. The world doesn't hate you, the world barely knows you exist. Just because it seems like right now a few people do, it doesn't mean they're the whole world.
I can give you a whole list of things to watch out for, but i know you'll just ignore them, but seriously... become a lesbian or a nun until you're 26 or so. You'll thank me/yourself for this later.
ANd for God's sake, if you're going to do something, do it. Don't chicken out thinking it won't be perfect enough. You'll discover if you keep stopping you'll be nearly thirty without a single objective in life other than staying afloat.
Love your mother more. You're NOT the reason she doesn't show affection. Just because she doesn't say or show she loves you, she really does. ... and when your sister stabs you in the leg with that pencil, stab her back otherwise you'll NEVER hear the end of it.
Go to college anyways, despite the things that happened while you were up to visit SFA. That incident wasn't NEAR as bad as the years living in a tent because you don't have an education... trust me on this one.
You shouldn't trust everyone you meet. Take a self defense class. Brush up on your shovel swinging skills, you may do yourself an odd favor if you actually get good at this. Paint as much as you can, write often, but don't let those be your way out of reality. it's an outlet, not an escape.
Oh yeah, keep a look out for a silly pierced fellow. You'll see what i mean when the time comes.

One last thing, new music is seriously gonna start sucking after about 97, stock up on good stuff.

Love, Me
 
Dear 10 year old Mandy,

Things are gonna get really shitty for you soon. They'll stay
pretty bad until you're about 25. You'll look back on all of the
ups and downs you've had, and realize that although much of
what you did was stupid, many men have hurt you deeply,
you'll still have your faith and your family and that's all you'll
ever really need. All the bad things that have happened, and
all of the bad people who have happened, will help you grow
into the woman you're meant to be. God uses all things for
our good, according to His purpose. (Rom 8:28). Cling to that
verse for all of your life. The abuse won't last forever. The
sadness won't last forever. The fear won't last forever. One
day you'll get married, and that won't last forever. And yes,
one day you will have two beautiful doxies who will be the
loves of your life. Cherish them, and try not to get too mad
at them when they're annoying. They just want to be with
you.

Love,
Amanda

PS - stop getting so pissed when people still call you Mandy,
one day you'll find it endearing.
 
Dear ten year old me:

You're never going to understand the world, so don't even try. You'd probably be best to desensitize yourself to it as quick as possible (start by watching 'Boogie Nights', then take it from there). It will cushion the blow.

Open your eyes to your blind faith now as well; don't reject it, just learn to adapt and overcome.

Question everything and don't be afraid to learn new $h!t, because you can never know too much, only not enough.

Always make sure you stick to your convictions and keep your integrity. Everything else it utterly pointless.

Lastly, put down the video game controllers, step away from the TV and go and lift some weights and run 2 miles everyday you lazy, unmotivated punk.

That way when you're my age you can kick anybodies @$$ who tries to F with our Bad@$$ self.

Do these things and you might hate yourself (and possibly the world) a little less.

Oh yeah:

Requiem, terra pax, so forth, Amen.

You, 12 long years from now... or is then?

You at 22 damn it.
 
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I've read through all of these so far...they're all beautiful. Except Hail Satan. 😀

Seriously...very touching. Thank you to everyone who has shared a piece of their history with us.

:redheart:
 
Dear ten year old self:

Either Stephanie is about to be born or she already has, DO NOT bitch and whine for the next 8 years because you spent majority of your time taking care of her. It's wonderful practice and Ma really is that busy with work. Steve is going to leave Ma when your 16 and you'll talk to him about 3 times afterwards. Stephanie on the other hand, he'll never call her. So much for being a better Dad then your own.

In a few months your moving, again, and yes back to NC. Spend your free time with Kristina and Christine, it's important. Once you leave, Christine is going to fall into the wrong scene and will only call you when she needs money. Sad, but true. Kristina is going to move to Florida after you leave, she's still a good kid and of course your best friend. There will be a slight time in high school where you don't talk.. She thinks your were trying to steal frank. A year later she will send you a letter and enclosed is a picture of her first child Samantha. You and Ma will freak.

When Aunt Donna gets married, your going to meet Rob at her reception. RUN! He's going to emotionally destroy you for the next man. He's never going to be with you like he says he will. Don't wait until a week before you two get married before you realize all this. If so, Rob is going to be around for about 3 years.

High school is amazing and it's only AFTER high school you have to worry about yourself. When you meet Katie, don't be like everyone else and be mean to her. Rebekah the girl you think is awesome at that time, sucks. She's a bitch, leave that friendship ASAP! Katie on the other hand, is an amazing friend.. but she is going to lead you in the wrong direction. When you move to Charlotte you'll see a whole new side of her, but still go.

Once you move to Charlotte, You'll realize it's fun but you cant live like that. The few friends you have there are going to screw you over. But it was fun while they were fake. I can't stress enough that you STILL move there. 4 months after being there you are going to move to Florida with your family. Nothing like returning home. Don't quit that job at Target until you are sure, oh and Joey is never going to be anything more than a booty call. You'll hook up with him twice before realizing a really good friend of yours is right for you.

Oh that rush of feeling you feel when he calls.. Yeah that's real this time. He won't always be amazing, he'll make A LOT of mistakes that almost end your relationship and everyone will think your stupid for staying, but it's worth it. He's damaged as well. He just doesn't see it yet, but he will. When you go to Gaitlinburg and he asks you to marry him, don't say "That's not funny!" it will hurt his feelings and you'll never hear the end of it. When you get back and realize your pregnant DO NOT get mad at yourself because you drank, he is going to be alright. Josh is going to screw up a time or two more, you won't think you can take it but you can. Once you watch sex and the city (the movie) a certain scene will hit you so hard that everything bad that happened in the past won't matter and you'll trust him again. He really has been trying really hard. He's amazing you know.

Finally, Go to school. Don't give up. Like Ma says, "You want something, then work for it".

Love your
21 year old self
 
Euphoricy said:
I've read through all of these so far...they're all beautiful. Except Hail Satan. 😀

Seriously...very touching. Thank you to everyone who has shared a piece of their history with us.

:redheart:
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I couldn't agree more. It's an indirect look at each other's past and a look at some of the things that helped shape us.

For instance, I never knew Gin was one of those hot nerdy girls as well as a perv. 😀
 
Hey Joana.

*hugs*

I know shit is majorly fucked up right now. Don't stop writing those poems and posting them on your bulletin board. They were nice to look at.

When you turn 14 you're going to rip up those notebooks where you spent a long time writing about tickling. You're a douchebag for doing it. You'll feel bad later on though.

Don't worry. In a few more years Kevin will be out the house. Just make do until then. But please.. you know those green handled shears that you keep in your drawer? Stop. Just get rid of them.

You're going to be told that you could go away forever and nobody will care. Don't go to your bedroom. Punch that person in the face.

You shoulda just left those damn cigarettes alone.

Stay away from his house. You don't understand what's going on to you and that's how he wants it. Just stop going there. It's going to ruin you.

You don't hate Herb. Stop saying you do. He'll scare the shit out of you when you're 16. That'll heal everything.

Working at the hotel was the best and worst thing that we've experienced.

It's not your fault. The baby wasn't developing right. Stop making yourself hurt over that.

The breakup with T will make you stronger then you thought possible. You're going to be out a really amazing pair of jeans though.

The incident with J will cause mom's laundry room door to break and you'll have a nice slice in your back. But, you'll understand things clearly once that's done and over with.

No, you're not going to be dead before your 18th birthday.

I know you hate the drink Crystal Light, but it will become a name that will stick with you forever. Consider it your chance at seeing certain things clearly for the first time.

Don't feel bad for asking questions. Remember what Herb always says.. "Don't try.. just do."

You're going to be a teenage mom. Your son is going to change your life.

Never stop filling your journals. You're going to want to read back through them in another handful of years.

You're unfortunately going to throw away thousands of dollars on T. You'll earn it back.. slowly. Don't worry.

And stop crying. You'll be alright.

As much as you hate yourself is as much as I love you.

Love,

Joana.
 
CrystalLight said:
Hey Joana.

*hugs*

I know shit is majorly fucked up right now. Don't stop writing those poems and posting them on your bulletin board. They were nice to look at.

When you turn 14 you're going to rip up those notebooks where you spent a long time writing about tickling. You're a douchebag for doing it. You'll feel bad later on though.

Don't worry. In a few more years Kevin will be out the house. Just make do until then. But please.. you know those green handled shears that you keep in your drawer? Stop. Just get rid of them.

You're going to be told that you could go away forever and nobody will care. Don't go to your bedroom. Punch that person in the face.

You shoulda just left those damn cigarettes alone.

Stay away from his house. You don't understand what's going on to you and that's how he wants it. Just stop going there. It's going to ruin you.

You don't hate Herb. Stop saying you do. He'll scare the shit out of you when you're 16. That'll heal everything.

Working at the hotel was the best and worst thing that we've experienced.

It's not your fault. The baby wasn't developing right. Stop making yourself hurt over that.

The breakup with T will make you stronger then you thought possible. You're going to be out a really amazing pair of jeans though.

The incident with J will cause mom's laundry room door to break and you'll have a nice slice in your back. But, you'll understand things clearly once that's done and over with.

No, you're not going to be dead before your 18th birthday.

I know you hate the drink Crystal Light, but it will become a name that will stick with you forever. Consider it your chance at seeing certain things clearly for the first time.

Don't feel bad for asking questions. Remember what Herb always says.. "Don't try.. just do."

You're going to be a teenage mom. Your son is going to change your life.

Never stop filling your journals. You're going to want to read back through them in another handful of years.

You're unfortunately going to throw away thousands of dollars on T. You'll earn it back.. slowly. Don't worry.

And stop crying. You'll be alright.

As much as you hate yourself is as much as I love you.

Love,

Joana.
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Umm....damn.

I'm at a loss for words with this one. Except I actually wish you COULD send that letter.
 
CrystalLight said:
Hey Joana.

*hugs*

I know shit is majorly fucked up right now. Don't stop writing those poems and posting them on your bulletin board. They were nice to look at.

When you turn 14 you're going to rip up those notebooks where you spent a long time writing about tickling. You're a douchebag for doing it. You'll feel bad later on though.

Don't worry. In a few more years Kevin will be out the house. Just make do until then. But please.. you know those green handled shears that you keep in your drawer? Stop. Just get rid of them.

You're going to be told that you could go away forever and nobody will care. Don't go to your bedroom. Punch that person in the face.

You shoulda just left those damn cigarettes alone.

Stay away from his house. You don't understand what's going on to you and that's how he wants it. Just stop going there. It's going to ruin you.

You don't hate Herb. Stop saying you do. He'll scare the shit out of you when you're 16. That'll heal everything.

Working at the hotel was the best and worst thing that we've experienced.

It's not your fault. The baby wasn't developing right. Stop making yourself hurt over that.

The breakup with T will make you stronger then you thought possible. You're going to be out a really amazing pair of jeans though.

The incident with J will cause mom's laundry room door to break and you'll have a nice slice in your back. But, you'll understand things clearly once that's done and over with.

No, you're not going to be dead before your 18th birthday.

I know you hate the drink Crystal Light, but it will become a name that will stick with you forever. Consider it your chance at seeing certain things clearly for the first time.

Don't feel bad for asking questions. Remember what Herb always says.. "Don't try.. just do."

You're going to be a teenage mom. Your son is going to change your life.

Never stop filling your journals. You're going to want to read back through them in another handful of years.

You're unfortunately going to throw away thousands of dollars on T. You'll earn it back.. slowly. Don't worry.

And stop crying. You'll be alright.

As much as you hate yourself is as much as I love you.

Love,

Joana.
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.....Wow
 
Dear Me

I'm not going to even bother trying to convince you that I've somehow managed to figure out how to violate all known laws of existence by writing this, because I know you'll just accept it at face value. Your deep seated willingness to believe that the laws of reality aren't quite as set as everyone says they are is never going to go away.

There's certain things I'd tell you not to do, but I know you won't listen to me just so you can piss me off, so I won't bother telling you. You'll figure it all out on your own.

I know things aren't necessarily easy for you. I know that you've already begun self-identifying as an unnatural outsider, and I know you not-so-secretly believe you're smarter than everyone you know (this will, in time, be expanded to thinking you're smarter than a good 95% of humanity). The road is going to be rough, and you're going to feel extremely paralyzed at times. All I'm going to say is fuck what everyone else says; you have to make your own pattern. And you will. Your road will be a lot longer and more uneven than some, but by the time you're in your late 20s, you'll be much more aware of who you are than a lot of people your age.

I know I said I don't intend to tell you what and what not to do, and I'm not going to. I will, however, leave you with something to think on, and keep in the back of your mind. This is a quote by one HST (you'll discover his work for yourself when you're about 16):

"There he goes. One of God's own prototypes. Some kind of high powered mutant never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live, and too rare to die."

Think about that, internalize that, and ultimately come to embrace that. It won't always be easy, there are going to be times you think you've embraced it, but you really haven't.

Making your own pattern is going to be hellishly difficult at times. Others will not understand the path you're on, and even people who really do care about you and want what's best for you will be trying to convince you at times to abandon it.

Just remember, when literally everyone else is saying 'you must', don't ever be afraid to say 'I won't'.

PS: I know I've been cryptic, I'll leave you with something cheerful. When you get to where I am now, you'll be playing with hooks, whips, knives, and fire. Publicly.
 
Strider said:
Dear Me

I'm not going to even bother trying to convince you that I've somehow managed to figure out how to violate all known laws of existence by writing this, because I know you'll just accept it at face value. Your deep seated willingness to believe that the laws of reality aren't quite as set as everyone says they are is never going to go away.

There's certain things I'd tell you not to do, but I know you won't listen to me just so you can piss me off, so I won't bother telling you. You'll figure it all out on your own.

I know things aren't necessarily easy for you. I know that you've already begun self-identifying as an unnatural outsider, and I know you not-so-secretly believe you're smarter than everyone you know (this will, in time, be expanded to thinking you're smarter than a good 95% of humanity). The road is going to be rough, and you're going to feel extremely paralyzed at times. All I'm going to say is fuck what everyone else says; you have to make your own pattern. And you will. Your road will be a lot longer and more uneven than some, but by the time you're in your late 20s, you'll be much more aware of who you are than a lot of people your age.

I know I said I don't intend to tell you what and what not to do, and I'm not going to. I will, however, leave you with something to think on, and keep in the back of your mind. This is a quote by one HST (you'll discover his work for yourself when you're about 16):

"There he goes. One of God's own prototypes. Some kind of high powered mutant never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live, and too rare to die."

Think about that, internalize that, and ultimately come to embrace that. It won't always be easy, there are going to be times you think you've embraced it, but you really haven't.

Making your own pattern is going to be hellishly difficult at times. Others will not understand the path you're on, and even people who really do care about you and want what's best for you will be trying to convince you at times to abandon it.

Just remember, when literally everyone else is saying 'you must', don't ever be afraid to say 'I won't'.

PS: I know I've been cryptic, I'll leave you with something cheerful. When you get to where I am now, you'll be playing with hooks, whips, knives, and fire. Publicly.
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Word.:mhorns:
 
Dear San

I know M's suicide was hard and ruined Christmas, but brace yourself, because it'll be even harder soon. Don't listen to your father when he says he cares about and loves you - he won't show it ever again so just break it up asap, kay? After his baby is born and he marries Her, you'll be forgotten.
Don't believe everyone's lies about your granny, she's going to be one of the three relatives you can trust later on, so stick to her.

I know you don't believe in God, aren't a racist and don't dislike gays. Keep that to yourself, because it will eventually lead to brainless discussions with people and you don't want everyone thinking you're an idiot, causing them to hate you. Don't let your mother brag about your grades, your cousins will loathe you unconditionally.

The annoying kids won't stop bullying you for another four years, but keep up the stoneface, letting them see you cry is just going to make it worse.
Break the friendship with L, L, V, I, N, D and stick to E, E, C - even though you don't always get along. Don't hang out with the cool kids in school, you won't end up in the same class later anyway. The "nerds" are more fun and more trustworthy. N is the worst f-ing slut in history, so don't even think of befriending her.

Don't break up with NE because of H, guitarists aren't really that cool and he will just betray you with Em, who eventually becomes your friend, and then date K, who already is your friend.
Stick to your guns and don't have sex until you're ready. Don't think too much about what your cousin did to you, it wasn't your fault, even though it will affect you a lot.

Last but not least, you ARE smart. Don't trust your mother or anyone else on that, it'll just end up blocking you later and for real when you're 18. Study hard, because you can freakin' ace almost ALL your classes if you aren't lazy.
Bellieve in yourself and your brain but most of all - believe in love.

Yours truly, San - 10 + 8
 
hey man!

It's me... you! before I say anything else go into the garage find your skateboard you got for christmas and throw it in the garbage. Trust me! also, if you start working out..BE CAREFUL!! DON'T OVERDO IT! So, you're probably doing pretty good these days. Doing pretty good in school, hanging with with mick,pat and scott(the other three musketeers) and having fun all around. Now... listen, in the near future things are gonna change a little. you're going to start feeling some pressure in school and in relationships with girls, Thats right, girls! You're self esteem is gonna go down a bit and your grades in school are going to reflect it. The best advice i can give ya is RELAX MAN! Don't be so hard on yourself! You're going to see in time that all the things that you were so worried about were just a waste of time! You're going to be ok,i promise! when you get to high school make more friends, you're a fun guy to hang out with when your relaxed. I'd tell ya who and what to watch out for, but any experiences you have are experiences you'll need and learn from. Be respectfull towards others, don't be a smartass, be humble. BE A SIMPLE MAN! Now, before i go there's one more thing i wanna tell ya! One day your gonna be sitting over at scotts house watching TV and everybody will leave except you and scotts older sister sara! after a little while sara will take her socks off and place her feet right in your lap and go "chriiiiiis, rub my feeeeet..." DON'T BE SUCH A CHUMP, JUST DO IT!!
 
Ok, these totally made my cry. Here is mine:

Dear Ten Year Old Mel,

Hi, I'm Mel at 21 and I wanted to talk to you.

In the past eleven years you have done a lot. Good, bad, and indifferent.

1. Don't give up on percussion when Mom says no. Change your mind and do it anyway. Mom was never right and will never be right. She only wants to poison you.

2. Don't give up on Dad. He means well, but can't express himself at all. Keep trying.

3. Don't give up on singing. Let the world know you can sing. Go after Broadway. Do theater. You'll regret it if you don't.

4. It's not your friends fault for the divorce, don't take it out on them, you'll really wish you had them later.

5. No matter how much you want to die, don't. You won't anyway. Life is still better.

6. Stand up for yourself. You do deserve to exist you idiot.

7. Keep writing, it will help you more times then you know.

8. Someday you will find a place you belong, join asap.

9. STAY AWAY FROM JOSH!!!!!

10. Myles will only hurt you for too long, don't bother. He's a loser anyway.

11. Do Colorguard, it's what you want in the first place.

12. Tell mom to fix the your Vertigo. She should have done it anyway.

13. Finally, just be yourself. There is nothing wrong with you. Don't feel bad for being yourself.

I know you probably won't believe me, but if you listen you will be different.

Love,

21 Year Old Mel

(Yes I cried the whole time I wrote this.)
 
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