The following journal serves mainly, as the title implies, as a letter of encouragement to myself. Comments would be most welcome at the end if you choose to read it.
Dear Remy,
Let me start off in the best way possible, because studies show that people absorb more constructive criticism when they fist receive legitimate compliments. You are a wonderful woman who is a very hard worker, incredibly creative, loving, trusting, and intelligent. You have a thirst for knowledge and you love to learn. You have suffered a great deal at the hands of others and yourself, but you always bounce back and try even harder. You are very funny, and people e