For all those who voted for Hilary Clinton, the suave lady is going to make you cry tears all over again some happy and some sad. While she tugs at many heartstrings in the promotion of her new book “What happened”, she has just written a deeply moving letter to herself which many are regarding as a true reflection of girl power and what America could have done with right now.
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Hillary Clinton’s letter to her teenage self is a viral sensation and worth reading as it speaks volumes about the lady you never knew. The letter was published on November 8th in Teen Vogue and penned to her freshman self where she deals with some of her own insecurities that she faced when young. She addresses the letter to herself when she was in her first semester in Wellesley College and writes.
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“Dear Hillary,
Well, you’ve nearly finished your first semester at Wellesley—Congratulations!” She then goes on to say…
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Regardless of whether you like or love the woman or not, there is no doubt she is a remarkable woman whose resume is one of the most impressive there is. She is an accomplished lawyer and has held several seats in the political administration including Secretary of State and presidential nominee. It’s no wonder she tells her self which is an advice to all women too that "Take risks and don’t be afraid to get caught trying,"
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She seems to have a huge list she wants to tell herself and undoubtedly, the letter is a kind of self-introspection of sorts where Clinton seems to be looking back and reflecting on her life. It is this reflection that she shares with her readers. She explains to herself how she needs to take that leap of faith. Clinton has always been a champion for women rights and seems to have the right advice for women that makes you want to give her a big hug.
She even talks about husband Bill Clinton calling him “your Crazy Boyfriend” who will want her to move to Arkansas with him.
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Clinton studied political science in Wellesley College and also served as the president of the Wellesley Young Republicans which is ironic since she fought the election as a Democrat. Her change of political affiliation was influenced by the American Civil rights Movement and the Vietnam War.
She speaks about never forgetting to say thank you and to always treasure parents. Her letter to herself is as much as a letter to women worldwide advising that the learning process should never be stopped.
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She speaks about people who discourage others saying that there will be much criticism in life but it should never get you down. She tells herself to accept criticism for its constructiveness but never to take it personally. “Take criticism seriously but not personally. There will be people who want nothing more than to see you fail”.
Throughout the letter, Clinton hints at her relationship with the media saying how her actions provide ample fodder for the entire tabloid industry.
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Clinton observed the differences between men and women at work and advises young women through her letter to herself saying that they need to climb the ladder of their career with more confidence which pays off in the end. Clinton has always advocated women’s rights and she rightly says “You will have a daughter, and she will have a daughter, and they both will be born into an America more fair and equal than the one you know in 1965.”
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She ends the letter on a light note seeing herself standing on the stage accepting the Democratic Party nomination for President of the United States saying that it was an achievement which she should have the right to enjoy. “Give yourself a moment to take it all in. Don’t forget to enjoy the balloons.”
Hillary Clinton’s letter to herself is a must read for all women as it is good advice coming from a lady with years of experience fighting her way in the political scenario almost becoming the first woman president of the United States. You can read the entire letter here.
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