Letter to Future Self

Dear Kate,

I can only imagine how you must have turned out five years from now. It is difficult for me to see how the hell you are going to pull yourself out of this one. I hope you have realized that true happiness does not come from external factors; it comes from the inside. You have so many wonderful qualities about yourself, and I hope to God that you have seen them by now.

Our past will never disappear, and we both know that, but all that matters is what is in front of us.

Happiness is not created by other people, nor is it created by school or work. I hope you have found happiness in the mere idea of being alive, or at least in knowing that you are a good person. I can't see it right now, but I hope when you read this you will be able to smile, nod your head, and think to yourself that you have accomplished these goals that I have set for us and we can finally be at peace.

I love you very much. And I hope you will always love me back. But mostly, I hope you don't think about me too much. Don't look backwards; look forward.

Love,

Kate