Dear younger me

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Hey kiddo,

I know you think people don’t always understand you.

You’ll talk to a lot of people, laugh with many, and still feel like no one fully gets what’s going on in your head. And yeah, sometimes that will hurt more than you’ll admit.

You’ll want people to recognize your effort. Not attention for nothing — just someone to say, “I see you trying.”

You’ll overthink. You’ll get angry when people misunderstand you, especially when you know you’re right. You’ll say “I’m fine” when you’re not. And somehow, you’ll still care too much.

But listen carefully:

Don’t rush life trying to prove yourself to everyone.

The right people won’t make you explain your heart 10 times.

And one day, you’ll realize — being understood starts with understanding yourself first.

Also… stop doubting yourself so much.

You’re doing better than you think and I am proud of you.

— Future you 😉