Hey, future me.I’m talking to you from a time you can still remember.I am the you who is not yet you.I am the one still shaping, still learning, still wondering.You are the one who has already lived the answers.Right now, I have most things I need — a roof, a bed, a routine, people around me.But I know life is more than having things.It is about becoming someone you can be proud of.That’s what I’m working on now.You will have gained so much.New skills, new friends, maybe even a new city to call home.But you will also have lost things.A few people.Some old habits.And maybe even parts of yourself that no longer fit.

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Don't be Me - Chapter 1

Chapter 1 — To Me Who Isn’t MeHey, future me.I’m talking to you from a time you can still am the you who is not yet you.I am the one still shaping, still learning, still wondering.You are the one who has already lived the answers.Right now, I have most things I need — a roof, a bed, a routine, people around me.But I know life is more than having things.It is about becoming someone you can be proud of.That’s what I’m working on now.You will have gained so much.New skills, new friends, maybe even a new city to call ...Read More

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Don't be Me - Chapter 2

Chapter 2 — The Voice InsideFuture me,Right now, I am not always confident.I wish I could tell you that walk into every room like I belong there.I wish I could tell you that I speak my thoughts without fear.But the truth is… sometimes I stay quiet even when I have something to say.Sometimes I lower my voice, because I think my words will not matter.Sometimes I feel small, even in my own life.But I am learning.I am learning that confidence is not something you suddenly wake up with one morning.It grows slowly.It grows when you take one step forward, ...Read More

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Don't be Me - Chapter 3

Chapter 3 — When Things ChangeFuture me,Right now, I am still learning how to accept change.I like familiar things.I knowing where everything is, how the day will go, and what to expect tomorrow.When something changes suddenly, I feel a little lost, like someone moved all the furniture in my life without asking me.I am not against change.I know life is made of changes.But I still need time to adjust when they come.If someone leaves, I miss them more than I thought I would.If my routine breaks, I feel uncomfortable until I can find a new one.If plans fall apart, ...Read More

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Don't be Me - Chapter 4

Chapter 4 – Time Slips Like WaterDear future me,If you are reading this, I hope you have learned to time in your hands.Because right now, I let it slip like water through my fingers.I wake up in the morning and think, “I have all day.”And then suddenly, the day is gone.Not because something big happened, but because I let small things eat my hours.I sit, I scroll, I think about doing something, but I do not move.The sun sets, and I wonder where the day went.I don’t want you to live like this.You see, time is strange.It feels slow ...Read More

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Don't be Me - Chapter 5

Chapter 5 – Clean Your CircleDear future me,If you remember only one thing from me, remember this —not everyone a place in your life.Right now, I am learning this the hard way.I keep letting people stay in my circle who don’t bring light, only shadows.They smile, they laugh, they act like friends —but inside, they carry poison.They don’t clap when I win.They don’t stand with me when I lose.They don’t care if my dreams grow or die.And yet, I keep them near because I don’t want to look rude,because I think maybe they will change,because I hope maybe I ...Read More

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Don't be Me - Chapter 6

Chapter 6 – Walk Alone, But Walk StrongDear future me,If you are reading this, maybe you already removed some from your life.And maybe now, the road feels quiet.Too quiet.I know this feeling.It is the moment after you close the door on someone who hurt you.The air feels cleaner, but the room feels empty.You start wondering, “Did I do the right thing?”Let me answer you — yes, you did.When you walk away from bad people, it will always feel lonely at first.Your phone will be silent.Your weekends might be empty.You might see photos of them with others and feel like ...Read More