Dear Chelsea

Dear 9 year old Chelsea- You are amazing. simply said. Your energy and spirit is infectious, there isn't a person who meets you that doesn't fall in love with you. Your confidence is admirable and something to hold on to. Don't let the things that people say bring you down and make you change who you are. You are not fat and worthless like you think you are. You are beautiful. Changing your weight will not change who you are, it is not what defines you. You are so much more than your weight. You are an amazing girl, who can conquer the world. The world is yours for the taking. Don't forget that.



Dear 12 year old Chelsea- The things being said about you do not define you. the mean things that kids are saying do not change what an amazing person you are. the size of your jeans doesn't take away from all the beauty you have. People who bring you down, and make fun of you are not people you want in your life. Think about the people you do have in your life, and how wonderful they make you feel. You do not need to lose weight to be a good person. You do not need to be any different then you are. You are perfect the way you are. Obsessing about your weight will only harm you in the end. Your worth is not measured by the scale or the things kids say about you. you are beautiful. tell yourself that everyday. you are going to change the world someday.



Dear 16 year old Chelsea- High school sucks, but you will get through. and believe it or not. you will look back it more fondly then you think you will. You are stronger and better then the things people are saying. Ignore them. Don't let them effect you. you are worth more then you think you are. The scars you are inflicting on yourself are not worth it- even though they seem like it right now. no amount of your own blood that spill will make you feel better. no diet you go on will make you happier. you know who are, and let that person shine. you are amazing.



Dear 21 year old Chelsea- Your life is going to get even more amazing then it already is. i promise you that. You are going to meet an amazing person that make everything make sense. Your self hatred needs to end. Start seeing yourself through other peoples eyes- then you will see how beautiful you are. It's great that you have put in the work to get healthy. but don't take it too far. You don't need to prove anything to anyone. because you are great the way you are. I promise. There is NOTHING about you that needs to change.



Dear 26 year old Chelsea- Your life has become unmanageable. You have an eating disorder, but that doesn't mean you are broken. You will get through this, and it will get better. You have an amazing support system around you, use them. They are there to help you. When you don't think you are beautiful, look to them. They will help show you just how beautiful you really are. You have done the right things to get better. You admitted your problem and the treatment you are receiving is going to work. Don't ever give up hope. Life is beautiful- start believing that.

Love, Almost 27 year old Chelsea P.S. Never forget that you are loved.