I want you to know I see you over there, trying to act like you have it all together. You smile and politely answer when someone asks you a question, but I see that look in your eye. You are tired, because you work so hard trying to balance school work, sports, your job, your responsibilities, and your social life. Hang in there, teenager. Your hard work will pay off, and you will do great thing in this life.
I see your pictures on social media. I know you are struggling. You think you are all alone and no one else feels the way you do. But I want you to know you are not alone. Tons of kids, just like you, are fighting hard to make the right choices. I see the pressure you are faced with on a daily basis. Stay true to what you know is right.
I want you to know I'm proud of you. I see you balancing all that stuff, and you still have time to be kind to others. Good job, teenager. God created you to love others, and I see how you do that each day.
Try not to worry so much about what other kids think about you, teenager. Many of them are preoccupied with fitting in with the crowd. They only act like that because they are trying to find their way in this world. Don't take it personally, teenager. It's not about you. Be kind, teenager, even when they hurt your feelings. Then if they say mean things about you, everyone will know it's not true.
And those Snapchat stories and Instagram posts- that's just what they want you to see. It's not necessarily reality, but a way for them to make you think their life is perfect. No one's life is perfect, teenager. So don't let social media cloud your thoughts. You are created for so much more.
Don't be discouraged and lose heart, teenager. You are so unique and beautiful. God created you just the way you are. Stand tall, be strong, and make good choices. Above all else, love and trust God. He is using you, even in these hard days. One day soon, you will be an adult. You will look back on these teenage years and be glad you were bold and went against the crowd. You are going to do great things, teenager. I am so proud of you.
Love,
One of your biggest fans
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