I Forgive You

Mistakes. They happen to everyone, it's what makes us human. I feel like teenagers are hurt by mistakes more than anyone else. We feel that after each mistake we will lose your respect and end up unloved, which is why we stress about each and every slight move. Ironically, despite how careful we try to be, we still end up making tons of slip-ups. It's a fact-- teenagers, at one point or another, will mess up. The anger and frustration that you have towards yourself builds at an exponential rate. There's no other way to describe it other than you are literally stuck in a mental cage of loneliness and fear that prevents you from wanting to fix your situation. You haven't got the slightest idea of what to do and you just sit there, frozen, with your fists clenched, blaming yourself for every little thing. What is he going to say when he finds out? How will she react? Will they ever forget? 

Three words. You won't believe how much of an impact these words have on us. They are probably the second most important three words after, "I love you". We need to know that this mistake is not the end of the world. We need to know that there is room for us to fall down and get back up. It's OK to make mistakes! Yes, I am a teenager. And yes, I've messed up a huge number of times, and I still mess up...often. I know, they make you feel worthless. If one thing is true, it is the fact that mistakes are the best teachers. When you slip up, your mental toughness is tested and hopefully proven as strong. Mistakes teach you to be fearless in your decision making and how to deal with disappointments. You will really be a stronger person, I just know it. So keep your chin up, bring out that beautiful smile, and get ready to learn...a lot.

I know. I screwed up and I'm so sorry. If you aren't ready to accept me and my mistake, I understand. But, please don't shut me out. Tell me what I have to do to regain your trust and I'll do it. The dark cave of fear is too much to bear. Please, put me out of my misery and say something. 

"I forgive you". 

-N