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See, I have a very close friend of mine, and over the years we've developed a habit of sharing our thoughts to each in our journals and periodically exchanging them (don't even think about judging, I know you most definitely have a peculiar habit too lol). Well, in one of her journal entries to me a few years ago, she had expressed anguish at not being ready to be thrown into the world and take on the many new responsibilities that entailed. Yesterday night, I was reading through my entries and fell upon my response to her. Little did I know how much reading it would lift a huge weight off of my back. I've decided to share it here, in hopes that it will help someone else who needs it:
"Dear ................
In a few of your letters, you've told me about how much it scares you that in a few months you'll be facing the outside world and adult life. Well, here's the thing! The step you're taking is a big one, It is arguably one of the most important transitions one has to make in the course of their life. And you won't always know how to go about it. In fact, most times you won't have the slightest clue about what you're doing. But you know what? THAT'S FINE!
It's fine not to know. It's fine to make mistakes every now and then because that is how you learn and grow. It's not as if when you hit 18, someone magically hands you The Beginner's Guide on How To Adult (it would be extremely helpful though, just saying...).
Here's another thing. It is in these moments of insecurity, of fumbling and mistakes that you will learn the importance of family and of true friends who will be there for you with every step, lending you their ears and shoulders, sharing their advice, and helping to guide you as best they can. And I promise you that I will always be one of those.
Sincerely,
Bruce"