Dear Future Me,

you good?

Dear Chloe (December 28th, 2025),

Hello, love. How are you doing? I hope you’re reading this letter in a moment of quiet, where you can sit and really soak it in. It’s me—a younger version of us—writing with all the hope and love I have for the woman I know you’ve become. You’ll probably cringe at my choice of the word “woman.” I know, because I’m cringing here too. We’re just girls, right?

I was originally planning to write to Chloe in 2030, but somehow, she felt so distant that I didn’t quite know what to say yet. So, here I am, writing to you now.

As I write this in December 2024, I find myself reflecting on so many things: our joys, our struggles, and the way we’re constantly pulled between fear and faith. This year hasn’t been perfect, but it’s been beautiful in its own way. I found love and light in the most unexpected moments and places. I wonder, have you learned to see that beauty in the chaos?

How’s your family? I hope they’re doing well, and that you’ve continued to find comfort and strength in them. Their love has always been a foundation for you, and I hope you’ve been able to cherish the moments you share with them, especially as time goes on.

How are your friends?

Faith must have graduated by now. How does it feel doing Igbodogi without her? Anyways, I hope you’re still cheering her on. I hope her teasing about how much you love college hasn't stopped. Did you cry on her convocation? Don't bother lying, I know you did.

Chubi and Praise—They've graduated too, right? I hope you’ve celebrated them as joyfully as they’ve always celebrated life. I know it must feel different now, but I hope you didn’t feel left behind. Life na turn by turn, we talked about this, right?

I know you still tease Ameerah about her excitement for Pharmacy. How is she doing?

And Gracious—he’s still annoyingly honest, isn’t he? Always pushing you to set boundaries, but I bet you’ve come to value his wisdom even more now. Wait, you haven’t cut him off because of his bad character, right? He’s that one person who can see right through you, and even if it gets frustrating, you’re lucky to have someone like him in your life.

I wonder how Ijay is doing. Her kindness—still impactful as always, I'm so sure. I hope her words still reach you in the hard moments, bringing comfort and peace like only she can.

Subomi and Adeola—how’s the bond? Have you all stayed as close as a three-cord knot? I hope the laughter, strength, and joy you share is still there, unbroken. Your friendships are rare, and I hope you've continued to nurture and treasure them.

I wonder how Funland is holding up. Have you all grown even stronger? I hope you're still that family of love and support, lifting each other through every challenge and celebrating every victory. Those friendships have been such a blessing, haven’t they?

Tami is in her final year now. How does it feel to think of her leaving soon? She was such an integral part of your growth this year—her wisdom, her presence, her support. I hope you’re cherishing the moments you have left with her, knowing that her impact on your life has been invaluable. Saying goodbye won’t be easy, but I know you’ll carry her with you, and she’ll always be a part of your journey.

Have you gotten closer to Pharm Williams, your favorite lecturer and mentor? I hope by now she’s continued to be the guiding light she’s always been for you. Her wisdom, encouragement, and love—what a blessing she is. She’s not just a mentor, but a friend and a big sister, too. I hope you’ve grown even closer, leaning on her for advice and support as you navigate the challenges ahead.

Serving in the SRC—how was that? I hope it was as fulfilling and challenging as you wanted it to be. I also wonder how many committees you ended up serving on. Were your practical group members still as fun and energetic as always? And 300 level—did that year turn out to be everything we hoped academically? Was it as we planned?

By now, you're in 400 level—how does it feel? I hope it's everything you expected it to be.

I hope by now you’ve stopped worrying so much about the things you can’t control. We’ve spent far too much time carrying burdens we were never meant to bear. Have you learned to release those worries to God and trust Him with the outcomes? I hope you’ve stopped letting fear dominate, stealing your peace and joy.

Have you started asking for help when you needed it? I know it’s been hard for us—always trying to handle everything ourselves. But I hope you’ve realized that asking for help doesn’t make you weak. You’ve always been strong in so many ways, but it’s okay to lean on others. I also hope that you've turned to God without hesitation, trusting Him to guide you as He always has.

And what about vulnerability? Have you embraced it yet? I know how scary it feels to open up, to admit that you don’t have it all together. But, my dear, vulnerability doesn’t make you weak—it makes you wonderfully human. It makes you real. I hope you’ve learned that it’s okay to cry, to lean on others, to say, “I need help.” I hope you’ve discovered that the walls you build to keep the world out often end up keeping love out, too.

I also hope you’ve found more peace in who you are. I hope you're holding on to every word God has said about you. Are you still spending time in prayer? I just know you’ve grown even closer to God in ways I can’t fully imagine right now, letting Him quiet your restless heart. You can trust God with your life, Chloe, don't you ever forget that.

Have you written that story we always talked about? Have you poured your heart into it, letting the words reflect who you’ve become? Do we have up to 500 subscribers on Substack? I hope you’ve taken chances, tried new things, and forgiven yourself when things didn’t go according to plan.

By now, I hope you’ve stopped holding yourself back. Fear and doubt have held you back long enough, but I trust you’ve learned to embrace the present, without worrying about what might go wrong. Life is too short to wait for everything to be perfect. I hope you’re finally living freely, embracing every moment, and stepping into the future with confidence.

Above all, I hope you’ve learned to be kinder to yourself. We’ve been our own worst critic for too long. You deserve the love you give to others, and I hope you’re giving that same love to yourself now.

Here’s to you, Chloe—I hope you’re smiling as you read this, not because everything is perfect, but because you're thriving, unapologetically you, and exactly where you're meant to be.

With love,

Chloe. (28th December, 2024)