Feel good post!
If I could go back and tell myself; (same person, same place… different mentality)
I’d put an arm around my shoulder and then…
I’d tell myself that you’re not weird (well only a little bit)
I’d tell myself that you’ll be loved.
I’d tell myself that despite never feeling like you’re good at anything you’re good at lots of different things.
I’d tell myself that despite not being inspired you will inspire others.
I’d tell myself that it’s okay not to have direction or a mapped out career path and that things will fall into place.
I’d tell myself that it’s okay to grow up without a dad and remind myself that my mum is amazing!
I’d tell myself that it’s okay not to be academic and not to compare yourselves to others.
I’d tell myself that your nervous tic will go.
I’d tell myself that hard work and kindness prosper not just GCSE’s and book-smarts.
I’d tell myself that you can and have survived being abused.
You Can and have survived having cerebral palsy.
You can and have survived fleeing domestic violence.
I’d tell myself that having parents who had a drink or a drug problem would not mean I would too.
I’d tell myself that everyone has different coping mechanisms.
I’d tell myself that despite at times hating things about myself it’s okay to love things too.
I’d tell myself that despite being mugged you can and will go on to rebuild your confidence.
I’d tell myself that despite growing up timid and too afraid to speak up that you’ll soon turn into someone that has the burning desire to stand up for what you believe in no matter what.
I’d tell myself that there’ll be a time where you don’t need to steal food when you’re hungry.
I’d tell myself that it’s okay to be sad.
I’d tell myself that there’ll be good days, bad days, sad days and glad days.
I’d tell myself that you’ll make a difference one day.
I’d tell myself that being raised on a council estate doesn’t mean there’s no hope despite what others say.
I’d tell myself that despite getting arrested aged 11 (for something I didn’t actually do) you won’t follow the slippery path of so many others that you know.
I’d tell myself that don’t let adversity define you.
I’d tell myself that you’ll go on to work with lots of other little Alex’s (11 years and counting) I’d tell myself that you’ll go on to buy a house, get married, and pass your driving test.
I’d tell myself that you no longer care so much about what others think and are no longer in a constant battle with yourself.
I’d tell myself to be PROUD.
(I’d also tell myself if you keep eating so much you’re going to get fat!
If I could go back and tell myself; (same person, same place… different mentality)
I’d put an arm around my shoulder and then…
I’d tell myself that you’re not weird (well only a little bit)
I’d tell myself that you’ll be loved.
I’d tell myself that despite never feeling like you’re good at anything you’re good at lots of different things.
I’d tell myself that despite not being inspired you will inspire others.
I’d tell myself that it’s okay not to have direction or a mapped out career path and that things will fall into place.
I’d tell myself that it’s okay to grow up without a dad and remind myself that my mum is amazing!
I’d tell myself that it’s okay not to be academic and not to compare yourselves to others.
I’d tell myself that your nervous tic will go.
I’d tell myself that hard work and kindness prosper not just GCSE’s and book-smarts.
I’d tell myself that you can and have survived being abused.
You Can and have survived having cerebral palsy.
You can and have survived fleeing domestic violence.
I’d tell myself that having parents who had a drink or a drug problem would not mean I would too.
I’d tell myself that everyone has different coping mechanisms.
I’d tell myself that despite at times hating things about myself it’s okay to love things too.
I’d tell myself that despite being mugged you can and will go on to rebuild your confidence.
I’d tell myself that despite growing up timid and too afraid to speak up that you’ll soon turn into someone that has the burning desire to stand up for what you believe in no matter what.
I’d tell myself that there’ll be a time where you don’t need to steal food when you’re hungry.
I’d tell myself that it’s okay to be sad.
I’d tell myself that there’ll be good days, bad days, sad days and glad days.
I’d tell myself that you’ll make a difference one day.
I’d tell myself that being raised on a council estate doesn’t mean there’s no hope despite what others say.
I’d tell myself that despite getting arrested aged 11 (for something I didn’t actually do) you won’t follow the slippery path of so many others that you know.
I’d tell myself that don’t let adversity define you.
I’d tell myself that you’ll go on to work with lots of other little Alex’s (11 years and counting) I’d tell myself that you’ll go on to buy a house, get married, and pass your driving test.
I’d tell myself that you no longer care so much about what others think and are no longer in a constant battle with yourself.
I’d tell myself to be PROUD.
(I’d also tell myself if you keep eating so much you’re going to get fat!
so you should be proud 
xx
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