2002

Dear 13 Year Old Dennise,

     Lets see its about 6:00 pm on a Wednesday. You probably didn't go to school again. Just the thought of going to school gives you knots in your stomach until you throw up. This will continue  until you drop out of high school in 2007. Don't worry so much abut things that you cant change. I know that you have this urge to help people but first you have to be able to help yourself.  I'm not here to tell you how crappy it will be, I'm here to give you some advice.
       Stop over eating and talk to someone. Read more and go to school! You are not ugly, you have  so much beauty within which matters s much more. Sorry you didn't have an older sister that was there to help you with your hair and make up. Don't be scared of what people think of you. Stay true for yourself.  You should probably watch less TV because its filled with evil commercials! Deep down inside you've always known that you are meant for something great, never forget that!
      The one that u will connect the most after "growing up" is your brother. Mom and Dad will speak to each other like old friends, this will take some years. There is so much you have left to experience. Your first true love will come at age 24 during summer. Keep in mind that you don't need a mans approval to feel good about yourself. Learning is the only way you will be able to weed out bed men.  You will make great friends during high school even though you may have some bumps down the road they will be there for you.
      Your anxiety and depression will peak in your ate teens but once you start going to therapy you will be able to control it.

Love,

26 Year Old Dennise