LETTERS TO MY 16 YEAR OLD SELF »
Dear 16 Year Old Yujin
You wait little girl, on an empty stage, for fate to turn the light on. Dear 16 Year Old Yujin, Unlike other people who look back to their younger selves and reflect on how foolish
Read More »Dear 16 Year Old Lauren
Dear 16 Year Old Lauren, We should just get this out of the way first. It’s going to be hard to believe, but we are 22 years old now and no longer play basketball.
Read More »Dear 16 Year Old Laura
Dear Sixteen Year Old Laura, First of all, stop dating Spanish, you don’t even like him romantically, you just like having someone to make out with. Secondly, you’re not crazy, your parents are. Don’t
Read More »Dear 16 Year Old Sherry
Hey you. Do you recognize me? Yes. It’s me. The 30-something-year-old version of you. The woman who, for years, you’ve daydreamed about, optimistically looking toward a dynamic future – one vastly different than your
Read More »Dear 16 Year Old Camicia
Dear Camicia, Hi. Welcome to 16. This is simultaneously one of the worst and best years of your life. In fact, the only year that even compares is the year you turn 19. We’re
Read More »Dear 16 Year Old Jennifer
Dear Jen, Please. Right now. Laugh. Laugh at yourself, because I promise you when you learn this skill, you will be a happier person. You will have more friends, you will have more joy,
Read More »Dear 16 Year Old Annie
Congratulations! You have just celebrated your 16th B-Day in a new country, a new home and a new environment. You’ve been in this country for 3 months and you’re the first one in your
Read More »Dear 16 Year Old Sherry
Dear Sherry, Hello from your future self. Gal, do I have some advice for you. I know what you’re thinking right now. Who is this person and why does she think I want to
Read More »Dear 16 Year Old Pam
Dear 16 Year-Old Pam, Remember when you saw “16 Candles” as a kid and thought – I can’t wait until I am that grown up! Well, here you are. Don’t feel too grown up,
Read More »Dear 16 Year Old Jodi
Dear Jodi, Let’s get a few things straight. You don’t know everything. Your life does not suck. And your best friend is not prettier than you. I have lived over twice your lifetime, and am here
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