Through The Ages

1. You've passed the hardest part of growing up a child has to do, and your life is as close to perfect as it will ever be. You have a family that loves you, and that will protect you from anything. You have an innocence that you will spend the rest of your life trying to regain. Don't take it for granted sweetie, have as much fun as you can. You haven't got long.

2. I know you finally feel like your growing up, and having entered school you are learning lessons you never expected. Like how to succeed... and how to fail. How to make friends.. and how to lose them. Your still young, it takes time to find the right people, that ones that will stick with you for the rest of your life. I know you want to be connected to your brothers, but don't try to grow up too quickly.

3. This is it. This is your last year of innocence. So make the most of it. Your experiencing your first crush, and I know its confusing, but trust me. Boys are not the only thing in your life that can make you happy. Keep writing stories, and keep your imagination with you for as long as you can. Because it doesn't last forever.

4. Its hard I know, but try to deal with your problems as they hit you. Your parents are divorcing, and you are watching love turn into hate. But don't let it scare you, have faith that love doesn't always do that. I know that your running from your problems, and focusing on school, but its time to deal with reality. Don't close your heart, I promise, good will come your way.

5. Your whole life is falling down around you, and a man you loved has become a monster. But it is not your job to look after him, don't let guilt control your life. You deserve so much better. Just believe in yourself. I know you hate everyone knowing your life story, but don't use it as an excuse to close up. Its ok to trust people.

6. Take time to stop and reflect. I know you have been through hell, and I know your still struggling, but death is not the way out. Don't do anything stupid. Talk to people, let them know you are hurting, and they will help you. You are not alone in this world. I know you don't trust your family anymore. But there are other people.

7.  It all fell on you again. I know it feels like your drowning and you cant get out. But keep survivng. You will be ok. Its ok to worry about him, but your not the only one, talk to your family about it. Your taking on any responsibility you can, because you would hate that life, but honey, don't let that take over your life. None of this is your fault.

8. Its an age of change. It is through new friends that your personality is changing, and through a transplant that your life is changing. Its time to start living, and even though it isnt easy. I believe in you. I know a boyfriend changes thing, but try not to let him control your life. You are so much stronger than that.

9. Walking away is hard, and it is breaking your heart, but it is the right thing to do. He has done nothing but hurt you for the past 7 years, and while he does love you, thats not enough. Your learning that you don't have to take care of everyone, and I am so proud of you. Have faith in yourself, You can survive by yourself.

10. If someone loves you, they wouldnt continuously hurt you. I know you love him, but maybe its time to walk away. You have survived so much worse, and baby, when you open your eyes. You have so many people standing beside you, who will catch you when you fall. You have spent your life looking after everyone, but your not a superhero. Maybe its time to save yourself for a change.