FebulousFebruary 2025: Lost and Found

To my childhood self:

Girl, sit down.

Breathe. You are so loved.

Learn to love yourself too

Because self love will keep you going.

Their fighting doesn’t define you.

Don’t let it affect you.

Keep your head above water the best you can.

Breathe. 

Those you judge you. 

Their judgement doesn’t mean you’re it.

Don’t listen to them,

Breathe.

He who torments you, he’s not it.

This isn’t love. It’s toxicity.

Don’t listen to him.

Just breathe.

Future you will be proud and strong.

Educated and independent.

The echoes of the past will haunt you, 

But try not to let the shit stick.

Girl, sit down and breathe.

Lauren Lynch

Christchurch, Aotearoa