I wish you would think less about the past, especially our parents’ past, because there’s nothing we can do to change it. I wish you would stop worrying so much about how other people feel about it, because at the end of the day, it doesn’t really matter. You don’t have to carry the weight of something that happened before you could even understand it. I wish you could confidently fall in love. I want you to experience the emotions that come with love—to love someone without being afraid of what might happen, without constantly questioning whether you deserve it, and without holding yourself back. I want you to know what it feels like to be loved and to let yourself be happy because of it. I wish you would stop doubting yourself and start loving yourself. Get to know yourself, understand what you want, what makes you happy, and what kind of person you want to become. Be a better person, but not for anybody else. Do it for yourself. You don’t have to prove your worth to anyone. I wish you knew that there is a future waiting for you, no matter what it looks like. You don’t have to have everything figured out right now. It’s okay to make mistakes, to change your mind, to take your time, and to start over. Your past doesn’t decide who you’re going to be. Most of all, I wish you would allow yourself to be happy without feeling guilty about it. You deserve to live your own life, to make your own choices, and to find your own happiness. And no matter what happens, no matter where life takes you or what you choose, I will always support you. I’ll always want the best for you, and I’ll always be proud of the person you’re becoming.