If You Could Write a Letter to Your Younger Self…

Have you ever wished you could go back in time and give your younger self a little nudge in the right direction? Maybe a warning about that questionable fashion trend, a heads-up about the joys (and aches) of getting older, or just a reminder to savor the little things?

Well, the folks at Sunny Ridge have been given a unique assignment—to write a letter to their younger selves from thirty years ago. And let me tell you, some of these letters are full of wisdom, some are filled with regrets, and a few… well, let’s just say they’re exactly what you’d expect from this lively bunch.

How It All Started

It all began when someone (not naming names, but let’s just say Fannie Mae was very curious) found an old letter tucked inside a book in the Wise Weavers Crochet Club room. The letter had never been sent, a frozen moment from the past just waiting to be read. That got Maxine and the gang thinking—what would they say to their younger selves if they had the chance?

And just like that, an idea was born:

Each of them would write a letter to themselves from thirty years ago, reflecting on what they wish they had known, what they would have done differently, and what they never saw coming.

Of course, not everyone approached this task the same way…

A Sneak Peek at the Letters

• Esmeralda—she’s sentimental, though she’d never admit it, and she keeps her emotions tucked away where no one can poke at them. In her letter, she reflects on the nature of addiction—how one vice often replaces another.
• Teddy—grapples with the weight of a life he’s left behind, torn between the man he once was and the stranger he’s become in the shadows. In his letter, he reflects on the loss of his former self, unsure which version of him is real anymore.
• Maxine—reminisces about a 1980s stakeout with Amos, blending sharp wit, nostalgia, and an unsolved mystery of the heart as she wonders if they’ll ever figure “them” out.
• Helen—carries the serene wisdom of a woman who has seen the world, met its wonders and its sorrows, and chooses, always, to greet life with grace, curiosity, and kindness.
• Eugene—heartfelt, poetic farewell— a tender confession of an unforgettable love—one that shaped him, yet was never meant to last, leaving a sacred place in his heart forever reserved for Prudence.

Over the next few posts, I’ll be sharing their letters with you, giving you a glimpse into the pasts that shaped them into the characters you know (and hopefully love) today.

But before we dive into their stories, I have a question for you:

📜 If you could write a letter to yourself from 30 years ago, what would you say? Would it be advice, encouragement, or just a reminder to hold on through the tough times?

Drop your thoughts in the comments—I’d love to hear!