I know it hasn’t been easy. You’ve gone through some heartbreaking events. You’ve lost people who you thought would be around forever. You’ve struggled with your mind, your attitude, and your emotions. Change is hard for you, and that is your biggest struggle. Even to this day. 

Now, think about your happiest days. Think of the unforgettable moments with your friends that made you laugh until your sides hurt. Think of the joy that you were filled with and the smile that was brought upon your face.  It may seem as if these days are few and far between, but they are there, and they will only get better from this point forward. 

You have a college graduation to attend. A degree to earn that cost a lot of hard work, tears, and money. 

Look forward to a career. One that is rewarding. You are going to have the ability to be able to communicate with others about their struggles and do your best to make a difference in their lives. 

You’ll have a constant home. A home that is yours. You never had that growing up so you worked hard for what is now your beautiful home. 

You have kids. Two of them. You feel like you now have a strong sense of purpose. Loving them is the easiest thing you have ever done. You provide for them just as what was done for you. 

These are going to be some of the biggest milestones of your life. There are going to be some hard points. There will be more loss. However, you made it through some of what you thought were the lowest points in your life. These moments don’t matter to you anymore.

Everything in your life taught you a lesson. You would not be who you are if you did not experience any of the hurting that you went through. 

You turned out amazing. 

Look what you have to look forward to.

Xoxo,

Future Maddie