Healing A Shattered & Broken Heart

Dear 3-Year-Old Me:

It’s 2026, and the end of this year you’ll be turning a whole 33 years young. You are about 11 times older than when this photo was taken. You’ve had 11 times the years to experience life and learn what it has in store for you. You’ve seen more in the 30 years since this photo than you ever thought possible.

Please remember that what happens in the future isn’t your fault. You can’t control other people, you can only control your reactions. Remember that your mom did her best, and loves you fiercely. Everything that lady did was to protect you and turn you into the wonderful woman you will become. Remember that your actions matter. Everything you did to try to repair relationships matters. Every. Single. Time. It doesn’t matter if they took the hint or not. You did your part, you tried. Remember that you are loved by so many people.

Always always always remember, you matter!!! You don’t know it yet but 23ish (give or take) years from now, you are going to meet a man nothing like your dad. This man will love you, cherish you, and treat you like a queen. He will be your rock and supporter through some of life’s hardest moments. Including the loss of the man you so desperately sought validation and love from. Hold on to him tight and never let him go. He will bring you immense joy, love, and happiness you have never felt before. Including a family you never thought you’d have. Your incredible baby girlies G.M.E & H.L.L.E💙. They will be the light in the darkness.

Remember the darkness doesn’t last forever. Only you can forge your own path. Make your mistakes. Have your feelings. Feel them, own them, and always remember to love your self!!!

Love,

The almost 33-year-old version of myself