With hope, love and with whatever emotion is left in you: Bella, a recent highschool grad in Utah, is writing her future self encouraging messages during a global pandemic. Hosts Steph, Sophie and Maria talk to her about maintaining friendships during COVID, living in such a polarizing political state, and finding strength in yourself. Her letter serves as a reminder to all of us that the future is unpredictable, but that taking care of ourselves can be a constant practice. 

What would you tell your future self if you had the chance? Let us know at [email protected].

Thanks to Matt for creating FutureMe and collaborating with us on this show by helping letter-writers opt-in to be interviewed.

Links:

• Episode transcript
• editaudio
• FutureMe
• Write your own letter!
• National Survey on LGBTQ Youth Mental Health 2020
• Equality Utah
• Genderbands
• TEA of Utah
• Encircle