Write a letter to your kids (or your younger self)
The 500 Words
Dear Children,
As your mother, I’m sure you think that I know the answer to
everything. Well that’s only half true. I like to think I know everything, but
only because knowledge means confidence.
Having self-confidence is the most important thing you can
have. I believe Shakespeare said, “This
above all: to thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day,
Thou canst not then be false to any man.”
Being yourself is the one thing I hope you will do. Although
being yourself isn’t necessarily the hard part, it’s discovering who you are
and then having the courage to be yourself.
Who you are matters.
What you have to say matters.
You matter, and you always will.
People will be your greatest obstacles in this amazing life
journey. They will build you up one minute, and then tear you down the next.
They will tell you they love you and then they will take it back. I wish I
could say it gets easier, or that it gets better, but really it all depends on
how you choose to view it.
If you are anything like me, you are a conundrum. No one
thing defines you. This is an amazing quality that can also feel like a curse.
It means that you have that special kind of resilience and strength, but you
are completely unaware of your powers. My dear sweethearts, we are a rare
breed; the word special does not even begin to describe who we are or the
potential that we have.
Our path is not an easy one, while we are gifted for not
fitting a mold, it can also feel like the loneliest gig in the world. The
latter is an illusion. Believe me. We are not alone. The number of people who
love us is astounding. If you are anything like me though, you forget about
that 80% of the time. Contrary to popular belief, being unique does not mean
you have to be alone.
You have me, and while I may not have each and every answer
you seek, I will always be there for you. I will bail you out of jail, rescue
you if your car gets towed, and pick you up when you’ve had a few too many. You
will make choices based on your gut instinct, so I know that if you call me for
help it will only be because you’ve tried absolutely everything else. I will be
there. Always.
My love for you is immense and all-consuming. Even now, when
there is no man in sight and I haven’t the slightest idea of who your father
will be. I’m going to go out on a whim and deduce that he must be pretty
spectacular. After all, look at you, there’s the proof.
I digress, you are amazing and special and the world does
not know what it’s in for. One day you too will act like you know everything.
I love you!
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