Beloved,
The world is not a nice place. I wish I could tell you that people will always love you for who you are, but I would be lying to you if I did. The truth is that no matter who you are, what you look like, where you come from, how successful you are, how nice you are, or how important you become, there will always be someone trying to tear you down. You will meet people who will judge you, who will hate you before they know you, and who will tell you that you're ugly and that you're worthless. Because you are a woman, people will think they have the right to judge you for how you look, how you dress, how you talk, and how you act. Your opinions will be considered less important, your feelings will be considered less important, your work will be considered less important. People will think that they have the right to touch you without your permission and govern your body without your input. People will make you feel unworthy of basic human rights. People will try to take away your dignity.
But I want you to remember always, that no matter who you are or who you become, you are always worthy of love, respect, and dignity. Never forget this, and never forget that I love you.
Love,
Your mother
