Dear October 2017 Me: Walking Down the Aisle as a Warrior
June 9 Issue
June – Marriage and Commitment
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June – Marriage and Commitment 💍🩵☾
Dear October 2017 Me,
I remember you—nervous, glowing, and holding it all together even when the day started off shaky. You were surrounded by love but carrying so much emotion beneath your smile.
That morning, there was tension—a disagreement with your soon-to-be husband, and your father, still emotionally tangled from a misunderstanding, told you he wouldn’t walk you down the aisle. That crushed you. But when you arrived at the church, the pastor took a moment to speak with him. And in a quiet, grace-filled turn of events—your father stood beside you after all. That walk, those steps together, will forever live in your heart.
You did your own makeup that day, hands steady with intention. Your mom was your rock, keeping you grounded while you got ready at her house. Courtney came to support you, and a few close cousins showed up to witness your moment.
Some were upset they weren’t invited, but you chose intimacy over chaos. You wanted peace—and even with the unexpected, you still found your version of it.
And then it rained. Your father-in-law even got locked in the church after the ceremony. But somehow, all those twists became part of a beautifully imperfect story.
You walked down that aisle not just as a bride, but as a warrior. You carried more than a bouquet—you carried years of silent battles, strength from deep within, and a heart that still believed in love. You had been rejected before because of your illness, made to feel like a burden.
But this day? This day was proof that you are worthy of care, joy, and devotion.
You didn’t know what marriage would hold, but you trusted in love. And after the vows, you celebrated—sharing a meal at a five-star restaurant, soaking in the moment that you made happen.
So here’s to you: the woman who almost walked alone, but didn’t. The warrior who chose love even through fear, pain, and uncertainty. Your strength was never in perfection—it was in showing up anyway, heart wide open.
With deep pride,
Your Future Self
