Dear Past Me

DEAR FUTURE ME I'm having another bad day. It is hard living in so many homeless shelters and not having my own space. I'm sick of having to go to the YCMA to shower every morning before going to school. My school work is hard because some things I just don't understand and I'm not sure if my teachers really care if I learn. When I think everything is going okay, we move and I have to leave my friends. In the new schools, it's hard to make new friends. Every new school that I go to is different and I have to try and catch up of stuff I missed. I -Past You don't think it really matters if I finish school or not. I am unhappy!!! -Past You

Wow, I am so proud of what you have accomplished. Class of 2020 high school graduate!!! You didn't let all the moving around and missed school stop you. You've made friends and developed relationships with counselors and mentors. I like the way you have matured as a person. The path that you are choosing seems really awesome! You have learned to use your resources to make you an even better person. Stay encouraged, never give up, keep moving forward and never stop dreaming!!!!

-Future You

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