If you could write a note to your younger self, what would you say in only three words?

Face what most terrifies you. You will be able to handle homelessness and poverty, but you will never be able to maintain psychological stability while dependent on your abuser.

First love yourself

As I look back at my life I'd say: Let love win.

You matter little girl. You will always matter.

You are loved. You may f#%k things up at times but thats okay because you are a little warrior and you keep on rising. Be grateful for the small steps you take.

Work hard and care.

Find your passion and keep on giving.

Be kind to you and those around you.

I love you even when you dont feel like anyone does

you do you

choose friends wisely

always be kind

please love yourself

Carry spare safty pins

I'm so proud.

You know all your favourite books about people with magical powers but who are misunderstood in youth? Yeah, that's you. Like 300% you. Start believing you're an artist, because that's going to keep you afloat until you get a diagnosis of ADHD in your 50s. Maybe that way you'll dodge that terrible depression that mostly happened because you couldn't figure out what the hell was wrong with you and why you couldn't change. Oh and stop taking so many cabs. Please lock that money away in a savings account. You'll be loved, and admired, and you'll be allowed to make mistakes. It's really hard sometimes but it's still worth it. I love you, you're a fabulous and good kid. We'll be all right.

don

Please just wait

It's because of my two abuse relationships and also I'd say that before I first took the razor