From me to me.

Dear Jemma,

You are strong enough to let these emotions pass without drowning in them, I promise. It might not feel like it, but deep within you know. You only have to look back to where you were a few weeks ago and see how much you wanted to change and you have changed. You’re learning how to live again and you’re teaching yourself that you can do anything you set out to do, be any one you choose to be.

Sometimes it’s easier to bury your head in the sand, to try and block everything out, but as you already know it’s hard to pretend to be okay when you’re hurting inside. Don’t let those thoughts that consume you get the better of your judgement. You are so talented, kind-hearted and loved.

You have so much to give to the world, so many experiences to relay and so many hearts to make lighter. I’m so proud of you for not letting this consume you, and for taking the steps to get out of this shadowed place before all the light fades from your eyes.

Just remember that you are so worthy of life, love and success. Everything will come right one day, and you’ll look back and see that the bad days made the good so much better, and your weaknesses allowed you to strengthen.

But ultimately, look back and know you are loved – always have been, always will be.