Dear 18-Yr-Old Me: Take Care of Yourself, Rest will Fall in Place

Don’t ever cry over failures and heartbreaks. (Photo: The Quint)

Dear 18-year-old Ilma,

Stop crying over petty issues – there are other things in life that need your attention. You must always remember that family comes first. You can fight, you can argue with them, but in the end it’s their love that keeps you strong and going...

And don’t ever cry over failures and heartbreaks. They are a part of your life – take them as experiences. With each experience there is always a lesson to be learnt. Don't look down upon yourself and have faith, girl!

Take care of yourself first, rest will fall in place.

And don’t forget, I love you with all your flaws.

Love,
Ilma