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- [Voiceover] Dear past me,

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I know it's been awhile but it's

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because I've been trying
to grow and get better.

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And I know things are
hard for you right now,

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no matter how hard to try,

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you just can't seem to make Mom happy.

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And I know Mom says some really

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hurtful things to you sometimes

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and you feel like you deserve it

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and I know you get angry at yourself a lot

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and you're frustrated

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and you feel like you're worthless

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so you tell yourself that all the time

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but I promise you you're not worthless.

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Don't forget that you
can always ask for help.

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Even if it's just somebody to talk to.

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You've been told that you should believe

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and listen to everything your parents say

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but nobody is perfect.

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So sometimes they make mistakes

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and sometimes they hurt themselves

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and hurt you.

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And all because they're trying to love you

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but don't know how.

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And I want you to know
that I still love Mom.

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And I've come to terms
with the fact that she may

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never understand the kind
of pain she's made me feel.

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And I wish Mom would realize

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that she deserves to love herself too.

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But there's little I can do.

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I'm not as close with her anymore

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but that's okay 'cause some relationships

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work better at a distance.

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Even if you're born into it.

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And it's gonna be hard but
it'll get better I promise

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because in the end,

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all you need to do is love yourself

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and be kind to yourself.

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Allow yourself to grow.

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I want you to know that I love you

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and you should love you too.

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I know you're gonna do great.

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(instrumental piano music)