Let's put our on serious hats on today. I know you heard about the Rutgers student who committed suicide eariler this month. It was a terrible tragedy on so many levels.
Part of my mom job in preparing you guys for college is that I teach you something very important.
Everything gets better. We can fix anything that happens. Anything.
When you are young you don't know that the awkward/bad/even devastating moments are fleeting. You know how smart I am, I know this is true! There is nothing you could do, or be, or have happen to you that we cant fix. Nothing. On the same note, we love you and you could never disappoint us. I promise you, it ALWAYS gets better.
I don't want you to ever think that something is unfixable. NOTHING you do will ever keep us from loving you. NOTHING you do could be so awful you can't get past it.
And if someone is mean to you, and it isn't something you can ignore-- seek out people to talk to about it. Surround yourself with people who are supportive. If you ever need help and don't know how to ask- try writing an email instead. And right now- before you might need such help- think about who you would talk to if needed. In the midst of turmoil sometimes we don't always think as clearly- having a plan makes it easier to find help in crisis. And remember there are always alternatives. Always.
Finally, don't be mean. Don't let other people be mean.
Stand up for the underdog, protect those who aren't as smart or confident or easygoing as you are.
OK, I am done. Back to our regularly scheduled programing.
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