This prompt is taken from creative writing prompts at http://www.creativewritingprompts.com/#
The prompt is: Write a letter to the ten year old child you had been
Dear 10 year old self,
This is your 22nd year old self. I won't tell you all the things you'll go through for two reasons. One, you wont believe me. And two, you must make your own path. If I'm guessing correctly, you enjoy watching Sailor Moon on weekends and trading Pokemon cards with the boys at school and the neighbors down the street. Keep this up! You won't regret it later. I know that you love a good challenge and if I were to give you any advice, it would be to continue that attitude. You will survive more obstacles if you always see them as adventures waiting to be taken. I realize that you like Sailor Moon for a reason. You love mythology and stories. Trust me when I say that love will grow stronger with time. Stories will weave through your life as thread woven in a grand tapestry. Use them when you need courage, motivation and above all, patience. I also know that you love Disney. I doubt that will ever go away. It is a part of who you are to enjoy childhood and find contentment in the messages of those stories.
I do have a word of warning, and you may or may not take this advice. My warning is, don't run away. You will know when the time is right to face the things you are afraid of. Another warning, take your time, don't rush and miss the bigger picture. This will not be easy to do when the time comes, but you may not regret what you tried to do.
On a lighter note, that Cosplay and Anime thing won't go away. It becomes a part of your personality. Music will always be important as well. You won't forget that you can sing and escape, just as you write and escape. These two hobbies will save your life several times in the battles you face within.
I know your weaknesses also. You always want to be the champion. You are determined to win no matter what. I can tell you now that you will eventually lose. You must not let that loss get to you though. It's one battle out of many victorious ones that you have fought. I also know that you will develop a fear that may become an obstacle. I won't tell you what this is, because you must learn this fear yourself. You have a big lesson ahead of you, but I know that you have the strength and courage to overcome it. Another important thing, you are never alone in your darkest moments. Whenever you struggle, your family and friends will be there and you don't need to beat yourself up for that. Okay so I'm lecturing myself. I do that. And you can't say that you don't because I know that's a lie.
There are several things I still want to say. One, I'm proud of you. You have already dealt with hardships and I know you always try to be tough in sticky situations. Two, I miss you. I can safely say that your bravery is at its zenith and may fall in due time. Stay strong and believe in yourself. These sayings may be the cheesiest and most obvious pieces of advice, but they are always true. You are strong no matter what. Never forget that and always face your fears using the courage you and I both know exists. Just do your best. Enjoy the fun. Learn from mistakes. Never forget to live life.
Love,
Your future self
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