To a New Dawn: Letters of Solidarity Anthology

LEANNE MODEN CITY OF LITERATURE Dear January Me, I hope you’re doing ok? How are things back there in the past? Your hair looks nice.

I know you feel excited about all the new projects you have lined up for 2020. It’s going to be a big year, but not for the reasons that you think. You’re always chasing the next thing, and the next thing and the next thing, and that’s great. But don’t forget about the stuff you already have.

Visit your parents as often as you can; go swimming every day – even when you don’t feel like it. Take your cousins to the park as often as possible. A lot is going to change this year.

Remember that good things come in many different shapes and sizes and that, every time one door closes, another one opens. I’m not saying this to be pessimistic, I’m just asking you to keep an open mind. Sometimes the biggest disappointments are actually opportunities in disguise.

Don’t be afraid to experiment. Mix things up. Try something new. You’re always going on about doing something different with your hair, and you never do it!

Be brave. There may be days when you want to scream at yourself and everyone around you. Don’t. There are some 55