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Letter To Myself...

Dearest Ashleigh,

Please listen to me. I know you are only six, but what I am about to say is very important. In your life, you are going to go through many hurdles. Disappointment, betrayal, hurt, deceit, and so much more. I know this is all overwhelming, but when you are only eight years old, Kristen is going to pass away. She is going to move out of your life very soon. Daddy and her are going to get into an argument. It is not your fault, doll. But then you are going to sadly lose her. Again, it is not her fault nor yours. I know she told you she would never leave you,  but within your heart her soul is cuddling next to you.

 

In February, a lot is going to happen. Kirsy and Krissy are going to pass away. Both from failures of internal problems. Mommy is also going to get hurt. But this is the act of God. Do not lose faith in him, he is still with you. It hurts me to tell you this, but only two years later, Meme is going to pass on. Spend as much time as possible. Beg and plead Daddy to take you to the hospital to see her. She is going to look scary, all the wires that will be hooked up to her, but she's still the same. She loves you very much.

 

When you start highschool, please be careful. You and your best friend, Mandi are going to have a lot of fun times. As well as laughs. There will be one boy at the end of the year, Tony Grencho. Be careful of him, angel. He is no good for you. That is where the hurt and betrayal come in. He will begin lying to you. Hurt you so much and make your pain so much more harder to deal with. I wish I didn't have to tell a little girl like you, all happy and joyous this, but please be careful. Don't start cutting. That is when you hurt yourself on purpose. My arms are filled to the brim with scars. I really regret it now. I want you to go out with the Tony person. Try to learn to love him even after I told you what he will do to you. Because this now brings me to the end of your sophomore year of highschool... or as you may know, tenth grade.

 

Nearing the end of your year, you are going to find that Tony has been lying to you and telling you things. You will also get into arguments with people you thought of as friends. They are named Mandi, Alexa, and Liz. Mandi, in the months to come will pull out as your best friend still, as well as Liz. Darling, try not to end yourself up in the hospital. But you will find out that you become an aunt once again. To a small little girl named Skyler Kristen. Trust me, you'll love her. She's absolutely adorable and I wish I could send you a picture of her as well.

 

In the summer between your sophomore and junior years, you will find yourself on a teen chatting network on the web. Find a male named Carmine. He is absolutely lovely and will love you unconditionally, unlike Tony did. Please listen to me. Be on there on August 18th, 2006. He will change your life forever, princess. I promise this.Tell him everything. You will love him.

 

 

Much love Ashleigh and take care of yourself. You shall need it in the years to come.

 

Love, Ashleigh, yes, I am you. 

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14) Write a letter to yourself 10 years ago. Tell yourself about your life now, the things you have experienced along the way. Things you would have wanted yourself to know as a child that might have made your life easier, tell your child self things that will make you a better person. Make it deep. THIS NEEDS TO BE AN ACTUAL LETTER, NOT A POEM.

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  • gullionmar
    February 16, 2007
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    wow what a sad tale of woe great job of writing it


  • redpices25
    February 9, 2007
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    This is a a wonderful idea, I am going to try and write one to myself also, I think it will help me a ton thank you soo much you dont know how wonderful of a gift this is to me and everyone else who reads this!


  • PhoenixFaith
    February 7, 2007

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    This is such a beautiful write Godmum I loved it. Even though it really isn't a poem it still expresses so much emotion. Lovely write Godmum.

    Love ya,
    -Ur Goddaughter Katie-


  • SweetNSinister
    February 6, 2007

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    Mommy: I know the decisions I have made affected you dearly and i've made poor judgment but know I'll always be here and I'm changing my ways. No one else is here to fuck me up. You and Ryan have given my light at the end of my dark tunnel. Just enough to see my heart that has had breaks and tears. you may see it once in awhile but I still feel bad for hurting you. You and Ryan mean so much to me and I know if I let myself go...it would hurt you so much. So i've decided to stay to try and work thru things to mend my mistakes in any way I can/ I've hurt you..but no more. I love you angel. Your my mommy and you'll always show me where my heart should be...in the blackest of nights.

    Love always and forever!
    your baby Mandi


  • Justified Inc.
    February 5, 2007

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    Wow!

    There is not need to be gentle with this exeptional write! You have penned a real beauty in my opinion. So sad and so articulate! I love the way you are so gentle with your "child-self" it is beautiful! It makes me want to do this, just for the theraputic reasons behind it! But, back to the write, it is a wonderful piece, filled with compassion and wisdom and personal wisdom! It was a pleasure to read and didnt seem long at all, although I was a bit intimidated to begin with by it's length. When I began to read, it seemed like it was short! Every line produced a desire to read the next!
    Bravo!
    Great job!
    castaway


  • olympia
    February 5, 2007
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    Wow thats very good I can't wright to myself. I love this .


  • SeptemberFaith
    February 5, 2007

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    You did a very good job with this. I really think you gave you child self a lot of good advise. Good luck in the contest Poet

    Criss


  • lucy sky-diamond
    February 5, 2007

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    this is so beautiful, it drew me right in. i love the idea of writing a letter to yourself, and the encouragement you give your past self when you know you needed it. truly beautiful

  • Trew
    February 5, 2007

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    This is beautiful. I love how you become your own guardian angle and I think if we all begin to tell ourself that's it not our fault we can get rid of alot of heartache

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