I'm just 15, and I hope one day I can be as wise as the woman who wrote this song

Dear me, I missed seeing you happy and alive 💔

Dear me, congratulations on making it to 25 when you never thought you’d see 18. Congratulations on shedding the trauma, the shame, and the pain. Only the best is yet to come. ✨💜✨

I used to be religious... Then I got to know Jesus better. Now, I'm a believer & a disciple.

Dear me, I am sorry for all the pain I have caused you these last two years I pray that this year that’s coming we live in peace

"and sit at all the tables, cause Jesus eats with everyone" Dang...that hit me hard

"You cannot imagine all the places you'll find Jesus, but you'll find Him everywhere you thought He wasnt supposed to go" This part just rips me to pieces with near bittersweet gratitude because it is so true. A little over two years ago, my best friend passed away (possibly after taking her own life). I knew her for close to eleven years and I was so shocked and devastated when I learned of her death. She passed away after overdosing on things in her medicine cabinet for sleep and I learned from her passing that she had an eating disorder, (bulimia). I went to my local youth group a week or two after hearing the news and broke down to the girls there when we were sharing what we would like to be prayed for, and I shared her passing. And her eating disorder and how it broke my heart to learn of her suffering. After I collected myself enough to function and the circle broke apart, a girl I'd never spoken to approached me and told me she had an eating disorder and that what I said about my friend made her want to get help and reach out. And in that moment, I broke down again and realized that God can make beauty out of anything, be it a garden or a forest of ashes. A life was loved and lost and that love was passed along and I witnessed a miracle I didnt fathom how desperately I needed to see. So, that's my story and ty for anyone who read it; if you're hurting, please keep fighting and I hope this might help anyone who needs to hear this 💙 look for God in all places; He's always there and always will remain.

Dear me, don’t hurt yourself, don’t overthink about things they say..stop letting them hurt you..stay happy and never stop telling god your problems..❤️i miss the old me🥲

Lord, forgive me... for all my mistakes. All the times i failed you. All the times i didnt listen. All the times i didnt trust you. Every time i failed to be patient and messed up so hard because of it. Im so sorry. Im so sorry... i made irreversable mistakes i know... but ... could you help me with this? Im drowning... i cant find my way out... i need you to save me as you saved my soul.... i cant rise alone like this... my chains made of my mistakes and wrong decisions are so heavy.. help us all

I'm not religious at all, but I almost cried at the end of this song.... beautiful, with such an amazing meaning

Dear me, I miss you. Don't keep building up your walls miles high; you don't need to be afraid. I love you

I may not be a Christian, but I can and will respect Jesus and his followers. Unless they use Jesus to hate those who don't follow him. Jesus honestly seems like a chill bro, and I will be damned if I say I wouldn't get a drink with him. Peace and love y'all

"And hold all the mothers, who's babies bleed from bullet holes" *That hits deep*

I'm not Christian; I don't believe in a specific God or religion... And I'm crying. Thank you.

I’m struggling so hard with my past right now , coming from a sexually, mentally and physically abusive adopted home ! As I sit with my 26 year old daughter who is battling Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia and I thank these people for making me the mother I am today ! I thank Jesus for always being there but at times I still question “ why me lord?” Thank you for this beautiful song

Okay. I'm a Muslim and this song just made me cry. After all, we are all humans. So can't we just take a moment and forget all the differences and pray for everyone, for each other, for all of us. Before being a Muslim, a Christian or an atheist etc, we are humans. So spread love, respect and harmony. It's what being a human means. So guys, let's start this #HumansAfterAll campaign and show Love&Peace to everyone✌ #HumansAfterAll

Dear Old me.. I miss your innocence and brave heart 😭😭😭 I miss your kindness and childish happiness..... I wish the old me flies back to me....and make us smile with your kindness..... 👸👯

Dear Amy, You've been scrolling down for the last couple of years to this comment section, and you've been listening to this song more than you wrote your diary. Dear Amy, thanks for being strong. Thanks for letting go of what we have to let go of. Thanks for never stop asking questions and seeking answers. Thanks for always being the authentic you. I know that today we are facing a huge challenge once more, but I'm so proud of you for choosing this way, for being brave in what you believe. We've been come so far, remember the day you realized that we are no longer insecure, that I found you smiling and walking through the breeze. You've been brave and amazing. Thanks for being Amy, thanks for being my best friend ❤️ I always love you, 23 years old Amy

Seeing everyone's letters to themselves in this comment section is a very heart warming experience❤ Edit: thanks so much for the likes😊

Dear me It's okay to cry yourself to bed because the pain will turn to peace

Dear me You are stronger than you ever gave yourself credit for as well as your worth.

“Jesus loves us…and there are no exceptions” THIS is the gospel I’ve been looking for and can’t seem to find in the Christian community at large. What an anthem❤️

Dear me, People care about you. People would miss you. Life is worth it. Your eating disorder doesn't define you, but you deserve to get help. 💞

“The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of the depths. These persons have an appreciation, a sensitivity, and an understanding of life that fills them with compassion, gentleness, and a deep loving concern. Beautiful people do not just happen.” ― Elisabeth Kübler-Ross . . . Amen, Will

I think my favorite aspect of the song is that she is patient with herself. She's not beating herself up for her mistakes. We should be patient with ourselves and others.

When she says "I said those things", I felt that. Because I did the same things. And then I learned different. Now, I'm trying my best to fight for those who need it. I decided to become the someone who tried to fix things.

Dear me, this is you now 23 and still fighting of all pressure and battle in life.. Even you want to disappear on your 17 years old. Just always remember that keep going until you live a happy life that you want...

Dear me, I'm sorry I tried to end your life and scarred your body. I'm sorry you suffered and no one was there to help. I'm sorry that you spent 7 years of your life in pain and used your days to come up with ways to end your suffering. I'm sorry you had to grow up broken and afraid. But I'm not sorry that you made mistakes because you have learnt and now you are surviving. I'm proud that you have made it this far and are still going strong. I'm so happy that you haven't scarred your skin in 5 months and are healing, mentally and physically. Dear me, thank you for finally living.

This has hit me even harder with the coronavirus and all of the protesting and shooting that has been happening between cops and people of America… It hits hard and I cry every single time I hear her sing” cry for justice loud and long and march with the victims as Jesus marches on”

Dear Me, Some day I'm gonna make you proud. Everything you've been through is all part of the plan 💕

"cry for justice loud and long and march with the victims as Jesus marches on” This hits hard.

Dear old me, hold on because tomorrow is almost near, please hold on.

Dear me, I'm writing this on 8th June to say: God have seen all of your tears and he is in the command right now. When you came back here you will see how amazing things he had done in your life. Keep dreaming and keep fighting. He loves you more than anything. Dont be afraid and love yourself. ✨❤

Dear anyone who sees this, You all rock! You all are amazing! You all are beautiful humans and please don’t forget that. We have a sisterhood of sorts and we shouldn’t be ashamed of what unites us. Stay strong and I hope each of you have a professional to share your stories with. Healing can be a long road and that’s ok😊 xoxoxo 💌

Dear me, We've been through so much, loss, heartbreak, hunger, unemployment and abuse but we are still here. I hope no matter what else life throws at you, you will remain strong. Never again should you try to shrink away in order to be accepted in order to feel like you belong. Never forget the lil girl you were, the woman you became and never forget your slefworth and remember that you dont need others to make you believe that you matter its all up to u. Nvr forget how beautiful, smart and amazing you are. Someday we might change the world but now keep working on yourself

I stumbled accros this last year when I was at my lowest point. A year later, still find myself immersed in the words, in the melody, in the mood of this song. Whoever reading this, you are strong and you are amazing. You will be alright, everything will be fine

Dear Me, I am proud of you for holding on I am proud of you for keep walking I am proud of you I am proud of you for believing Even when you couldn't see yourself beyond that moment I am proud of you I am proud of you for being here I am proud of you for just choosing To believe that God cares even when your situation said otherwise I am proud of you. I am proud of you for never giving up Don't you ever give up! I am so proud.

Dear me, it is almost 7,5 years since I've survived. Never give it up, you are amazing ❤️

70 surgeries, 23 broken bones, 🦿Amputation at the hip, 6 months in traction in the University of Michigan Burn Unit after being dragged down I-75. 1400+ days as an inpatient. Never received a dime because it was the fault of an uninsured motorist and I just became a teenager. I'm a "WARRIOR" I made The Women's USA National Para Ice Hockey Team and I am damn proud of myself🦿🥅🏒❤️ PHANTOM PAIN is Excruciating NEVER Deprive Someone of HOPE; It May Be All They Have. We all have something whether visible or not. Some of the deepest scars are not visible 🪻🌸🌺

I cried through this whole song. I have been so selfish, praying for happiness and good days. Thank You God for loving me despite my human condition, thank You for loving who I am despite my wanting to change. Thank You for all the opportunities and love you've given me. I have a roof over my head, food in my stomach, a warm bed to sleep in, and a family who loves me. I only pray that some day I could see the world as You did, Jesus, and love everyone despite their mistakes. Amen.

I’m not a Christian, but I can still appreciate the message of how you need to stand up for what you believe and if you don’t something to change things no one will

i'm not even religious and i'm crying...

My grandma passed away yesterday November 10th, 2021 I sang this song multiple times, but this time was different...I felt tingles all over and chills I've never felt before...It's amazing what God can do to us and for us and all we have to do is believe in us and him and he will help us all...

I am 29 years old and this song hit the spot. It took me back to where I would have wanted to tell my past self to push through the misery and become stronger then as my life was not easy, simple, or peaceful due to the way I grew up and being bullied for years. I wouldn't change my past because it is what made me stronger, wiser, gave me a loving husband and hopefully a child. This is my advise for my future child but also to share with everyone who under 18. You are loved no matter what. The path to heaven is not easy just like those back country roads. Each branch, rock, or issue along that path is a test you will face. Keep faith, hope, and believe in your heart and know God is with you. Know that he loves you. Knowing he is with you always when you push through those tests is a victory in itself. Never give up on God, Jesus, hope, and love.

Dear old me, you did well..I'm so proud of you

This song really hit me hard. I was listening to some of her other songs then I heard this one and I cried. I've been dealing with my faith a little bit, and I've been focusing on my acting career more than focusing on him. Apart of me felt like I was writing that letter, and the other part of me felt like i was reading the letter.

Dear me 🥺 thank you for letting him go 😪 you deserve so much better.... Don't take him back . & Am sorry

Dear me I know life is very hard and you are tired of crying silently every night. I know there is no one who truly love you and you are on the verge of giving up...... But I know good things are coming to you and you will be happy soon, so please don't give up

I love this because I think that it truly captures the emotions of being young and making mistakes but learning to live and realize that we are all human and that God loves us all no matter what. We all make descions that we are not proud of but we are going to get over it and be a survivor. I hope she sees this but you inspire me. I am a survivor. ;

Dear Little Me, Your tears will not be wasted. You will live through this. You will encounter a lot of failures and disappointments. You will experience things where you'd wish you'd be better off dead. You would also look back and wish you could restart everything so you can do things better. Look back. Not to regret them. Your past is history, you cannot rewrite them. God loves you, there's nothing that can change that. HE MEANT YOU TO BE THAT WAY. Cry, Laugh, Smile, Love. Change the world the way you can with what you have. You will meet people and know their need. PRAY and CRY for them, though they don't know you and you don't know them personally. Remember not to forget. Jesus loves you. You did well. You've worked hard. You're enough.

I keep coming back to this song every couple years and reminiscing and all of the lessons I’ve learned and memories I’ve made.

Dear me, Remember when you said you can do it? Yes you can, you can go through this. I know it's a part of your journey and you'll have more as you go on but I believe you are strong and courageous. Those sleepless nights, tears on your pillows shows how strong you are. Right now, believe God is in control. People might judge you, they might think you're useless but sooner or later you'll prove them wrong. You will achieve your goals. So, stay still. Think positive. We can do this. ❤️❤️

Dear me, I miss those days when you didn’t know about love 😔

Dear me, I am sorry for being so hard on you and forgetting to let you pat yourself on the back for the amazing things you do! You are very strong and I want you to laugh more and be happy because Jesus got you through it all!❤

Dear Me, I'm sorry for letting you suffer. I'm setting you free now. I'll pray for your uneding happiness after going through such an unforgettable misery. I believe in you. You deserve more and I'm very much proud of you. You've come this far & I know you can finally reach that finish line of success someday.

“Love love love love like it’s your own blood” A daily reminder. ❤️🩸❤️

I was having argument with my family and I cried so much then I opened KZfaq and see that song it was on the time oh my god and i feel that the lyrics was wrote for me!! I really miss the girl i was used to be and I can’t take it any more.

God brought me to this song. I needed it in my life. ❤ Thank you for this beautiful song.

Dear me I wish I can be the old me💔 then stop going there and be the best u can be now without all the bad and God always on ur side🙌🙏🙌...never let God go🙏

I come back to this song every few years, and every time it hits hard in a different way.

"the mothers and the empty arms..." this was the point when I literally burst out crying.. so much meening in so few words

I heard this song a while ago, and like the rhythm so I saved it. Recently I've been going through a lot, and I was sinking in my music, and this one popped out. I finally listened to the words, and once she spoke about how Jesus loves us, I broke down crying. My heart became lighter and I am so thankful that this woman wrote this song, she has brought me back to the light.

Dear 10 year old me, oh I wish I could warn you about how your family is about to be broken even more and how in 2 years you will be faced with a hard choice and go on saying you did it willingly I wish I could tell you that you’ll go through so much shit but in 2019 you’ll meet this amazing girl who will break you yes which will lead you into a 3 month depression ending in a 3rd attempt but that girl will come back dear old me I wish I could tell you not to be ashamed of who you are dear 6 year old me it gets better dear 12 year old me I’m sorry for what that boy did to you and I’m sorry you tried hanging yourself because you were outted and hated yourself but if you would’ve fully gone through you would’ve missed becoming an uncle of a wonderful little girl called Joi dear 11 year old me I’m sorry you had to fake that smile and happiness for your big brother....

Dear me, Where did it all go wrong. I miss the old me. The version of me who didnt know the hardships of life. The version of me who didnt have to mentally bear the weight of an adult at 13. Ths version of me who didnt use pillows to hide her sobs. The version of me who use to be excited to see friends or excited to wake up on a morning. The version of me who had dreams and never gave up on them. What happened to those versions of me. I lost them along time ago.

This really hits the feels. I've been forgetting how much God loves us, and I have been doing so many bad things. All I need to remember to get me through, is God always there for me. I will get there soon, but in a good way. Not bad ways.

A moment of silence for the people who can’t find this song

Dear me, it won't be like this forever. You'll be okay.

3 years ago, I stumbled upon this song and cried. Today, I cried again. This song is so powerful. 🍂

wow, what a Missionary's heart she has, I love the message of this song!!

My faith has been a lot stronger since I've listened to this song

Yes I do. Thank you for the letter. Help me not to hate that old me for dreaming of life here.

1time 2times 3times 4times 28yrs old already still didn't pass out. Feel like devastated and ruin😑💔 Me who can't share it to anyone the pain I'm holding, only God knows and sees it. I dedicate this song to myself who suffers alot.

Dear me, dont cry about the past. In the future you will realize the past is what make you, you

Dear me,... I’m sorry for all the starving, and all the pain I have put you through 😪

Dear me, we're gonna get thru this, just hold on, we can be happy again

Dear me, Dreaming have never hurt anyone. Doing nothin for your dreams - will. Your life is limited miracle and you never now when it will ends. You always have to choose: to look at dirt under your shoes or at the stars far above your head, to cry because of or to smile for. It’s easy to stay still, angry and week and hard to run, smile and be kind. You can hate others or you can listen to their deepest pain. Everyone have their secrets about life you can lern. Dear me, Never loose time on waiting. Live every moment bravely and shine for everyone who need your light.

“A period of darkness is essential in order to expand personal awareness. Experiencing sadness and loss makes a person appreciative of life, more tenderhearted, and open to living life as an ecstatic journey of discovery.” ― Kilroy J. Oldster, Dead Toad Scrolls . . . Amen, Will

“The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of the depths. These persons have an appreciation, a sensitivity, and an understanding of life that fills them with compassion, gentleness, and a deep loving concern. Beautiful people do not just happen.” Elisabeth Kübler-Ross . . . Amen, Will

We need more songs like this for the ever divisions we create.

Dear me, I’m sorry that you aren’t the same little girl you use to be. I’m sorry you went into drinking to solve your problems. I’m sorry you still aren’t enough to your family. I’m sorry that even our three closest friends can’t help us with this. I’m sorry for making you grow up so fast. We are only 16 yet so grown up, I’m sorry you still don’t know how to love the way you are truly. I’m sorry our heart lead us into a bad relationship and now it’s sealed up. I hope that one day in the future when we come back to this song, you will be happier. Love yourself please.

Oh... I remember last year listening to this song when I was going through a rough patch. I wasn't too close to God, but the song helped me to calm. Two months ago I really knew God, and He changed my life. Since then I have trusted Him and now is so easy for me to get through the difficult times. God is so wonderful, He loves you, come to him with your heart as it is, and he will forgive you and help you. God bless you❤️

YES! Oh my God, "Hold all the mother's who's Children bleed with bullet holes". This song hits me so hard. Thank you for speaking truth to a church who has become so bloated and angry and corrupted. I'm in tears for the first time in a long time by a "Christian" song. This makes my heart soar.

Dear me, it's almost the end of 2020 and you are still alive. Im proud of you. Keep Fighting 🙏

dear katrina, you might be at you're lowest point right now and got no one to open up about what you're going through and been enduring your depression for months and for that I'm proud of you for not being defeated by your depression; someday you can be confident, happy and living your life to the fullest... it's all gonna be okay..

Dear me, I know it's hard, but God will give me courage to get through it. In the future I'll be so proud.

I'm not sure if Nichole Nordeman reads her comments but her music is really good! You don't hear her on CCM radio but she continues to come out with music that can only be inspired by the Holy Spirit. She needs to keep coming out with her music! Love her, and her message

To all the "Dear Me's.. including myself, daily I thank God, for I'm no longer that girl, I pray I'm a woman, who has had eyes opened,the hurt, pain, joy,times of laughter, times I cried, but most of all times of change, I've not yet arrived, but I'm going in the right direction, this song everytime I hear it, reminds me.. I'm not unworthy, and neither are any of you, He loved us so much, that He came, was born, died and rose, for this ...to be with Him, he expects not perfection, just our love.. to all even to me, your loved, cared for & never be as afraid... never hate yourself, for He created you, time heals, time changes, time... oneday together & we all will be with Him..til then, dont hold your head down, He says Lift our Heads" and I will, I hope you do too, when I do seems to be when I see the best is yet to come.. dear me's.. if you heard this song as I did and felt it touch your heart..He did..keep on keeping, until we all oneday meet, God Bless you all"""

Oh, this is the singer who sings “Slow Down!?!”Her song “Slow Down” goes back to that time with my mom at a mother-daughter event. So powerful and touching. Wow, this song is powerful. I didn’t think it was gonna be Christian either.🥰 Jesus is indeed King!

Dear me, No matter what happened Im always proud of you.I have may questions too but I know we'll find the answer soon thanks for being with me when no one was,thanks for crying with me,thanks for everything..Fighting😊😢.. Rm stab cutting onions😭😭... Her voice is so beautiful!

Awe.. I was crying in the first few lines- We do the best that we know how with what weve been given The difference between you and me is Ive been given time.

Thank you Jesus Christ for loving me 💖💖💖❣️ Amen

Dear me, remember that I made me feel like I am worthy of being able to help a broken girl live

Dear me, I miss you💔 Love, Self

Dear Me, You can through all this sickness and pain. Just keep strong and keep breathing! Oneday you'll be fine and healthy! Amen!

Dear Me This is a letter to the girl I used to be Dear Me There are some things that you should know It's not my intention to embarrass or to shame you What's inside the rear-view mirror is closer than it appears We do the best that we know how, with what we have been given And the difference between you and I is, I've been given time In time, you'll see Dear Me This is a letter to the girl I used to be Some things are not as simple as we said Remember when we thought there were a handful of some magic words to pray A guarantee and a down payment on a mansion Remember all the rules we made about the Body and the Blood The hoops we made them jump through Though He offers it to everyone I'm so sorry Do you remember now the things I said I thought that I deserved My flag, and safety, a place to learn The things I know I didn't earn And bless their hearts, I'm sure it's hard But handouts don't help anyone And all the talk about the system I sure hope someone can fix them I said those things Dear Me This is a letter to the girl I used to be You'll see, you're gonna take the long way And there is nothing you could do or say to separate you From the love of God who made you just exactly as He meant to And you cannot imagine all the places you'll see Jesus But you'll find Him everywhere you thought He wasn't supposed to go So, go, go And hold all the mothers, whose babies bleed from bullet holes And feel all the hunger, the bellies, and the bones Shout for the prisoner, cry for justice, loud and long And march with the victims, as Jesus marches on And sit at all the tables, 'cause Jesus eats with everyone And dance to the music, if you can't sing its native tongue And cry for the wombs, the mothers and the empty arms And hold high the warriors, fighting now for freedoms' song And love, love, love, love Like it's your own blood And love, love, love, love As you have been loved Love, love, love, love Like it's your own blood Love, love, love, love As you have been loved Love, love, love, love, love Like (you have been?) Love, love, love, love, love It's all about love! Love, love, love, love, love His name is love Love, love, love, love, love Dear Me You did not learn this in a day or two or three So ask a lot of questions But Jesus loves us, this I know And there are no exceptions

Dear me, NEVER GIVE UP Pain is just a phase which will pass too you are meant to shine!!! Cling on everything's gonna be okay God is there, Praise the Lord❤️

It's astonishing to know that there are so many beautiful underrated songs..nd the sad part is that we won't be discovering them all.. maybe 💔

When we're young we make mistakes and regret for doing them, blame ourselves, I'm wrong, I am not a good human being....and then I don't deserve to live. But at that moment we don't know what do mean to this world. Then (if we survive) when we grow up we look back to those nostalgic memories and think things must have been better if that thing didn't happened, but we forget the the person we're today is a result of what we did in the past. We're good now....

Dear me, until when? Until when are you going to be like that? I hope 5 years from now ur now a different person, successful.. Strong.. brave.. and fearless. Just don't get tired talking and praying to Him. Always remember that He sees you,and He's always there💛

This song really says what I feel. I'm 44 and I wasn't expected to make it to 21. I've now gone 18 months without a suicide attempt, I'm still struggling but I no longer see that as an option. Thank you for saying what is in my heart.