Dear Shalane
I’m writing this letter to you from the future. I know,
spooky stuff, right? But I promise you it is real. It’s kinda cool here but as
you can expect life has its ups and downs. I wanted to give you some advice, if
just to make your journey a little smoother. Some of the things might not make
sense now but I promise in the future they will.
So there you sit a 16 year old and I can tell you know you don’t
know what you want to do with your life. If I can give you one solid piece of
advice? STUDY. Do as many different courses as possible. It will help you in
your life, I promise. You are creative, so study Interior Design, believe me it
is what you want to do.
You hold a lot against mom. For what she did to dad but also
what she did to you. Smurf, it is time to let go. Mom is only human. You will
never understand why she made the decision she did, but she is your mom and she
will help you a lot in the future.
You are going to meet a guy, you will think he is the one
but he is not. Although you love him with all your heart, he does not love you
the same. You will have a child with him and unfortunately he will decide that
is not what he wants. Please understand that, again you will never know why he
made that decision, but don’t hate him. One day he will have to answer to God
why he did what he did. You need to concentrate on Robbie and be strong for
him. Always understand that he was what you needed in that specific time. And also
remember the memories you shared with him. Accept that you will always love
him.
Love our crazy family. I know they drive us insane but they
love you no matter what. They are always there for you and that will never
change. Call them once in a while and keep contact with them, even if it is
through Facebook.
You will meet your best friend through an amazing band. She will
become someone you can depend on, the one who understands your soul. You will
do spectacular things together. Value her and make sure she knows how much she
means to you. Other friends will come and go but she will forever be by your
side. You will both obsess over this band that brought you together, and no
matter what anyone says never stop loving them.
Love Dad. He will be your pillar of strength through
everything you will go through. He will be by your side when things get tough
and he will love Robbie to the moon and back. Dad isn't always going to be
there. So love him and accept that he is getting old.
Lastly Smurf, I want to tell you not to stress and worry.
Just go with the flow. Time heals all wounds and I know you will find your
feet. Just learn to be patient and calm. Oh and remember face cream on your
face and neck. You are amazing and you need to see it like everyone else.
Lots of love
Your older self.
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