Dear Reader,
Roll back the clock, a little past twelve and you will find a young black teen full of insecurities. A teen with a desire to be known.
It would be easy to provide you with reasons for my insecurities: a fractured parental relationship, domestic abuse, identity crisis, bullying and few friends. Regardless of the reasons, looking back the feelings associated with my insecurities were crippling.
Dear Laurence,
It may only seem like days to you but at this point, July 2005 is a fair few clicks away. I mention this date because as you know, it was a pivotal moment in our life to begin to understand God's will for us.
Dear Younger Self,
In a world where there is so much pressure to fit in and have it all together, I want you to know that it’s actually okay not to be either of those things.
Dear Younger Self,
It seems to be customary that when people write letters to their younger selves offering a piece of crucial advice it is often to “follow your gut”, “trust yourself” or “love yourself more”.
Dear Younger Me,
When I was planning to write this letter, I was planning to write a different letter entirely. The letter I wanted to write was based on when you left Canterbury, defeated, isolated and scared.
Dear Younger Me,
You’ve lived a large part of your life feeling the need to live up to the expectations of others, and I know better than anyone, that it’s killing you.
Dear Younger Me,
You have lived your life with 'clenched teeth' and suffered from the sickness of perfectionism, but you will soon find out that life Is to most extent, out of your control.
Dear Alex,
You are a grown-up now, can you believe it? Time really flies! At 14, you just wanted it to fly by. Now, I just want it to slow down.
Dear Younger Me,
You have lived your life with 'clenched teeth' and suffered from the sickness of perfectionism, but you will soon find out that life Is to most extent, out of your control.
Dear Younger Me,
Keep your head held high! It’s okay that they don’t ‘get you, that’s because you’re unique. It’s all good man. Those tears you cry God understands and they’re making you stronger.
Dear Younger Self,
I want to talk to you about your fear. I don't know if you realise this but when it grips you it takes control of your decision-making processes.
Dear Moses,
… Don’t give up. You are not alone, even in the times when you feel this way. The Lord your God will not leave you nor forsake you.
Dear Friend,
Let’s be honest, life can be confusing, scary and quite daunting at times, right? And sometimes the whole experience can feel really…
Dear Younger Me,
What I’m going to tell you may sound strange but bear with me.
Over the next few decades, you are going to find many of the things you most desire…
Dear Sid,
"We did alright," I'll be real with you; life is for living and enjoying the moment. I don't want you to do things half-heartedly and regret it.