A Letter To My Younger Self

I don’t know why but this has been an interestingly, challenging topic for me to write about, but here it goes….

Dear Ashley,

First and foremost. STOP being so damn hard on yourself! You’re not perfect. You’re going to fall down and make mistakes, but don’t get discouraged and give up. Life is a journey so be patient. You’re going to fall a lot lol

You have and forever will be worthy of love. You will be happy! All those nights you would pray to GOD for your soulmate, dreaming of the day. Because you thought that since you were fat you weren’t worthy. And that no guy would want to be with just a pretty face. Girl! You find someone who is absolutely perfect in every way for you. I swear the guy was literally put on this earth just for you. He will undoubtedly think you’re Beautiful in EVERY way. He will love you, for you! Literally ALL of you. Mom is right (eyeroll) when she says there is a lid to your pot. I know you don’t believe her now, but girl GOD delivered on time. Your weight doesn’t define you. You’re beautiful inside and out.

Hold your head up and stop being so quiet. Walk and talk with confidence. All the bullies were wrong.

Don’t worry so much about what people think. People are meaner in the real world. They really don’t care. You have nothing to prove to anyone. Listen to your parents! They aren’t perfect but they are right about most things. You’re going to experience some life changing scenarios and tears will be shed but you’re going to survive and you find that you’re stronger than you give yourself credit for.

Never settle for bad friends. Just because you would do anything and everything for them doesn’t necessarily mean they think or feel the same way about your friendship. Real friends are hard to come by so when they prove their loyalty keep them the closest. and learn to let go of the others. It’s going to hurt like hell but it will be ok.

Remember to breathe and live each day, one day at a time. Go on Adventures, live your life the way you want to live. Make as many memories as you can so you have stories to tell your kids when their older. Learn to love yourself more. You’re a badass! know that even though it’s gets tough. I promise you it’s all worth it.

Sincerely,

Me