Dear Julie
My name is Jules. You don't know me yet
but I've known you for a very long time.
It's been a difficult time for you and
there's more to come. I'm writing this so that you know one extremely
important fact. Whatever life throws at you, I am the absolute proof
that you will get through it.
1993 I remember it well, so many
changes and some real mile stones. Leaving school and turning our
back on the bullying once and for all. Well nearly all anyway, a
sexist boss and an angry co-worker means that there may be the odd
bullying tactic to look forward to, but no more chewing gum in hair
or being force fed spiders. You and most the people around you are
finally adults. In just a few months our parents will get a buyer for
the family home, sell up and move out. Right now your plan is to go
with them to live in Wales but you're about to be offered your very
first full time job and meet your very first real loving boyfriend.
At this vulnerable time when you feel that one part of your family is
abandoning you, look to a different family member for support, love
and shelter. You're about to get to know your brother in a way you
never expected. He's not just the boy who karate chopped us if we got
in their way, or who would crash our Mr Men computer game so he could
play his Never ending story game. It turns out he's actually a really
wonderful guy and he will love you so so much.
It's hard to write to much without
giving you spoilers. It is best to live life without boundaries and
make your own mistakes and discoveries then to know what's coming and
live in fear or anticipation.
I can give you a few hints though.
Animals. It's no secret how much we
like our four legged furries. We begged our parents for a month
before we got Gizmo our first hamster. It took a year of pleading
before our cats Shantih and Charity came along. Luckily our brother
shares our love for all things feline and it's only a matter of weeks
before a very special kitty enters your life. They'll be a couple
more along the line. You have a few assorted rodents to look forward
to but the animal that's going to climb in to your heart leaving hoof
prints on the way, is your favouritist of them all. Horses are going
to feature in your life in a very big way. No more wishing on stars.
There's going to be more then one set of hooves loving you.
But it's not all kittens and ponies.
Things are going to get hard. There will be some terrifying moments
when you feel you may lose control on reality. When your tendency for
extreme mood swings will really come to light. My advice to you is to
breath. Breath in and out and trust yourself. The hardest thing
you'll ever do will be to ask for help. But if you do, the fear and
panic will be shared and halved.
Live your life Jules and remember it's
about learning and enjoyment.
Keep breathing and love life
Yours forever
Jules x
This is beautiful Jules, I'm glad she's going to make it! <3
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