Letter To My Younger Self : Voices

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Dear younger me,

I hope you are doing well. Today, I am writing to tell you that I have grown from being a silent girl to someone who voices her opinions and thoughts. Over time, I learned that not everything you are told has to be followed. You can express your ideas, share your views, and even change the way something is meant to be done.

You know, you trusted everyone, believing they were your well-wishers. You never thought twice about what you were told to do by people you considered your own, because you believed they always had your best interests at heart. But let me tell you what that led to, and you might be surprised. As I grew up, I realized that when you do not speak for yourself, people begin to speak on your behalf. They start presenting their own version as your opinion. At times, it may seem harmless, but when it happens repeatedly, it becomes a habit. Eventually, you lose the space to express yourself.

I can say this because I have outgrown it after facing multiple setbacks and dealing with decisions that were imposed on me, decisions I never truly wanted to make.

There is something I keep reminding myself of: the more you allow others to take charge of your voice, the more influence they will have over your life. It might sound confusing at first, but read it again, and you will understand its depth. You will also see how naive you once were with people you considered your safe space. Not everyone was wrong, but you already know who I am referring to.

Life was not easy when you had to grow up faster than expected. But you have always been strong. I want you to stop blaming yourself for what happened. I have learned how to stand up and express my opinions now, and that is something we both should be proud of.

Yours truly,
The one who now stands by her voice

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