“ A Message to my 10-year-old self “ Well, I'm a lot older now but | don’t really feel that much different than when | was your age. You'll be pleased to hear that everything works out just well | just wanted to let you know you're doing fantastic! Life will be quite confusing in the coming years, but remember that you are not to blame, and you are not responsible for the strange and confusing things that the people in your life do. Secondary school will not begin well and it will become more difficult as a result of events at home. Don't give up, even if you want to. You are far more capable and intelligent than you realize. Don't let things at home interfere with your studies; you can get good grades regardless of what's going on at home. So, pay attention to your teachers and keep working hard. It will be worthwhile You will feel as if you have fallen behind everyone else, but you haven't. You simply believe you have. Don't believe it; i's a common trap that many people fall into. Have faith in yourself and know that you are doing your best every day. Even when things aren't going well, you're stil doing your best in those situations Don't be concemed if you lack confidence! Everyone has days, weeks, or months when they lack confidence, You're the same as everyone else. You already have all the confidence you need - it's always there for you. Continue to have a good time, You may not believe it right now, but you will have a lot of friends. And be sure to save money because they're always asking for you to treat them, it may sound but its not, they may get quite annoying sometimes but | assure you that you’re going to have a lot of fun with them: It will take a long time, but you will eventually stop trying to fix everyone else and start being kinder to yourself. My advice to you is to get started as soon as possible My final advice to you, 10-year-old Nathaniel, is to wear sunscreen and moisturize every day, and to eat more healthy foods because you'llbe pretty unhealthy when you grow up if you don't. | love you and im really proud of you @ Nathaniel