Dear Past Me: The Strength You Didn’t Know You Had
Dear Past Me,
I know how heavy life feels right now. It seems like every day brings another challenge, another fight, another reason to question how much more you can take. You’re sitting in a place of uncertainty, doubting yourself, and wondering if the pain will ever let up. I want you to know something that you can’t see yet: you’re so much stronger than you realize.
Do you remember that night you cried yourself to sleep because the weight of it all felt unbearable? The hospital stays, the endless treatments, the plans you had to cancel, and the dreams you felt slipping through your fingers? You thought those moments would break you. But they didn’t.
They shaped you.
I know you don’t see it now, but those hard days are building the foundation of the woman you’ll become. The strength you think you’re missing is already there—it’s in the way you keep going, even when the pain feels endless. It’s in the way you love so fiercely, even when your heart is heavy. It’s in the way you smile for others, even when you’re quietly struggling.
You’ve overcome so much more than you give yourself credit for. You’ve faced obstacles that would make most people crumble, but you’ve found a way to keep standing, even if it’s shaky. And guess what? That’s more than enough.
Let me tell you a little about the future. You’ll find love—deep, unwavering love. You’ll become a mother to children who look at you like you’re their entire world. You’ll create a community that reminds you that you’re not alone in this fight. You’ll take the pain and turn it into purpose, becoming an advocate, a voice for others who feel like they’ve been forgotten.
There will still be hard days—days when the tears come back, when the exhaustion feels too much, when you wonder if you’ve taken on more than you can handle. But you’ll get through those, too, because you’ve already proven to yourself that you can.
So here’s what I need you to remember, even when things feel impossible:
You are not weak because you’re struggling. You’re strong because you keep showing up.
It’s okay to ask for help. You don’t have to do this alone.
Your story matters, and one day, it will inspire others to find their strength, too.
Past Me, you are a warrior in every sense of the word. Hold onto that, even when it feels like the world is against you. The best version of you is still waiting, and trust me—you’re going to love who you become.
With love and pride,
Your Future Self
