Comments on: Dear Me at 16

By: Alia Joy

Alia Joy — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 06:47:47 +0000

I had a feeling we would. And the eyebrows? I really don’t know what was going on. I look back and think, “did I have no friend?” Because if I did, surely one of them would have had an intervention! And yes, having a good cuppa and chatting sounds divine. Looking forward to it.

By: Jessica

Jessica — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 01:25:13 +0000

I just came across this and if I didn’t know it before I do now…we’re gonna get along just fine. I get the whole writing and healing thing oh, so well. Also, the over-plucking eyebrows thing…Yes! Why did I do that? What did WE do that? I’m still recovering from that decision. Can’t wait to meet you at Allume. Let’s have a cup of something good to drink together, ok?

By: Alia Joy

Alia Joy — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 23:14:43 +0000

You should! My journals from that age tell a lot about where my head was then and looking back it would have been nice to have a voice that understood not only where I was at, but also where I would end up. Sometimes you just need someone a few solid steps ahead of you to show you the way.

By: Alia Joy

Alia Joy — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 23:12:07 +0000

Thanks Laura. Yes, there’s a lot packed into the past 17 years, especially with me as a wife. Thanks for reading, I needed to hear from a friend.

By: Laura

Laura — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 02:25:02 +0000

Beautiful. And I always love it when you write about your marriage! I have a feeling there’s lots more story to unpack there in future posts and I, for one, can’t wait to read more.

By: laura

laura — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 01:35:03 +0000

I liked this. I might try this. I’m hoping i can help others who i meet who could be saved from some misery if one really could write a letter like this to themselves. Thanks for sharing.