A letter to every young girl...

To every young girl….

The next years of your life are going to be some of the best, worst, most memorable and most defining of your entire life. You need to start cementing your values and morals right now and cling to them for dear life. Never, ever compromise your beliefs for anyone or anything. Never.

You need to have confidence in yourself. Without self confidence and good feelings of self-worth you are nothing. You are weak and susceptible to falling into bad things and bad groups of people. You are all you have and you are going to have to deal with your actions and who you are/were for the rest of your life. So be wise.

Surround yourself with good people. People who are supportive, wise, trustworthy and that truly care for you. Without your support group, you are nothing. They pick you up when you fall down, they give you advice on your biggest problems and they believe in you no matter what; sometimes more than you believe in yourself.

Live your life your own way, not by following others. Do not let others define who you are. Be your own person and keep your head held high no matter what. People respect that and will respect you. Stand up for your beliefs. It may be the hardest thing you ever do, but it may also be the most rewarding thing you ever do.

Be bold. Don’t be afraid to try something new or challenging. Mistakes aren’t bad, if you learn from them. The worst thing you can do is to be afraid to try things. Be confident and put yourself out there. You will be rewarded in the end.

You are going to go through rough times. Never, ever give up. It may seem like the world is falling apart around you and there is no way out but there always is. These rough times, if you persevere; will define who you are. You will be a stronger person for it.

Don’t let anyone tell you that you can’t do something. Chances are those people are jealous of you and don’t want you to succeed. Prove them wrong. Work hard for your goals and believe in yourself and your abilities. No one knows your abilities better than you. Never give up.

Be kind. One little smile or encouraging word to someone may mean the world to them. Be supportive of others and open to new ideas. You never know who is watching you and looking up to you. Be a good role model to others.

These next years are very important to you and who you will be. Be confident, wise, hardworking and strong and you will persevere. Cling to your values and don’t ever change who you are for someone or something. Be proud of yourself, your achievements and abilities and never take “no” for an answer. Believe in yourself and follow your dreams. With faith and hard work….dreams do come true.