Ananda

Dear 14-year-old me,

You made it to 18! You never thought you would but you did it. You’ve done a lot of stupid things, but you’ve obviously done something right because you’ve gotten this far.

I know life is really difficult right now, you’re ill and you’re gonna get worse before you get better, but you will get better. And so will your friends. You will always use your smile as a weapon, and that’s OK because that’s the only thing the demons respond to.

Now I know you’re at the age where people are starting to get into relationships and even have underage sex, and in turn, you’re freaking out about being alone forever. To that I say, “Duudeee, you’re 14.”

You’re going to get there, I promise. You’re gonna have amazing relationships and having amazing sex, but now you’re 14.

Oh yeah, and also your hella queer. ♦