Chin Up, It's Us...Only Better!

Hey, Little Warrior,

Guess who? It's us, only now we've finally learned how to apply mascara without poking our eye out. A real milestone, I know! We can now walk in high heels without looking like Bambi on ice, and we can finally bake a cookie that doesn't double as a doorstop.

So, we made it through the fire, and we didn't just survive, we thrived. Remember those nights under the starless city sky, when all we had was an old blanket and dreams bigger than the moon? Well, we now have a roof over our head, a cozy one at that, and a dog. Yes, a dog! He snores, but we love him.

Bullying. Ugh! That one stung, but look at us now, a beautiful swan! Those mean girls? We outgrew them, like a butterfly breaking out of its cocoon. That's us, a dazzling butterfly.

We still love those paperback novels, only now we own an actual bookshelf, not just a corner under the leaky window. And you know what, kiddo? We write now. Yes, we pen down our own stories. We turned the pain into words, into catharsis, and it's beautiful.

Heartbreaks? Oh, we've had a few. That boy who promised forever? He's bald now and sells used cars. We dodged a meteor there! Those tear-soaked pillowcases? They taught us resilience. Our heart, it's still full of love, like a well that never runs dry. 

I am still chasing those dreams, your dreams. The path is steep and winding, but we never did like the easy route, did we? It might take a while longer, but every step, every stumble, every leap forward is for you. 

Photo by Andrea Piacquadio: https://www.pexels.com/photo/photo-of-woman-looking-at-the-mirror-774866/

I hope when the dreams come true, it won't be too late. If it is, I know you'll understand. You always did. And if you're watching me now, the girl who emerged from the shadows of the past, a girl carrying both of us towards a brighter future, I hope it brings a tear to your eye, a good one this time. 

Remember, we are more than what we came from, we're whatever we have the courage to create. And we're creating a masterpiece.

With all the love from the future,

Grown-Up Us.