Kel (they/them) is in their late 20’s and didn’t learn of their autism until their second year of college. This helped them get the tools they needed to graduate on time, but also gave them a sense of community. A lot of their early life was given more context. Now, they work as a self-advocate, helping other people just like them. They like to play video games, board games, write, draw, act, and cosplay in their spare time. They also are fond of their family pets; three dogs and a cat.
View all postsA Letter to My Future Self
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Dear Future Self,
I always had a hard time thinking of the future. I still do. I wonder where you are and how you’re doing. Is there anyone new in your life? Are you living on your own?
I hope you’ve gotten healthier; it’s something that’s difficult, but I believe in us. I hope phone calls are easier for you. I hope you have picked up your hobbies again and are stable financially. I hope you know you aren’t a burden to those around you.
I wonder how my family will be doing. Will my sisters be doing better? Will our pets be healthy and happy? Will my parents be proud? I am told they already are, but I hope they are even more so.
I hope you’re healing from the past. I sincerely wish for you to find people who love you as you are and that you can love yourself more. Putting in the work is hard, but I know we can get better. We’ve already shown that; just think back to being a kid. There’s been so much turmoil in our little life already, but we’ve shown our strength outweighs it.
I hope the world is kinder to you. I hope your empathy doesn’t wear you too thin. Remember you can only do so much and think to the good you’ve already done. Keep living.
I’m not sure this is any help but that doesn’t mean it isn’t. That’s how lots of things are.
Sincerely,
Kel
Kel
