To the Teenage Girls at the Pool

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Hey there, amazing teenage girls! I hope you don’t mind me jumping into your world for a moment. You know the type of letters I’m talking about – the ones where adults try to give you unsolicited advice about your outfits or how to pose for selfies. Honestly, I’m just as tired of those as you probably are.

So, let me introduce myself. I’m Rachel, and we crossed paths at the public pool last week. I was there, nervously gearing up to tackle the high dive after my son, Max, challenged me to take the plunge. He said, “If you jump, I’ll show you my epic cannonball!” I figured, “How scary can it be?” But then I climbed those stairs and, wow, that diving board is a lot higher than I remembered!

The last time I took a leap off a high dive, I was just a few years older than you. But, boy, has life changed in twenty years! Suddenly, the height felt daunting, and I found myself worrying about things like my swimsuit staying put, getting a nose full of water, or doing an embarrassing belly flop.

While I was standing there, one of you said, “It always takes me a few tries before I actually jump.” You walked to the end of the board, hesitated, then backtracked. But after a few attempts, you finally took the plunge and returned to your friend with a big grin.

A bunch of younger kids jumped in after you, while I still stood there, trying to work up the courage to go for it. You cheered each other on, and I could see the camaraderie between you two. It was inspiring.

After twenty minutes of pep talks to myself, I finally mustered the courage to step onto the board. You offered encouragement, saying, “It’s OK to be scared! After you jump, it’s actually fun!” One of you even said, “Just look at the trees.” I laughed at the song playing in the background, “Free Fallin’” by Tom Petty, and finally took a deep breath. But then I looked down again and chickened out.

When one of you said, “You’ll regret it if you don’t jump,” it hit me. You were right. I knew I had to take that leap. A few moments later, it was my turn again, and I walked to the edge, focused on the trees, and jumped. I heard your cheers as I hit the water and felt exhilarated.

As you passed by later on, I called out a grateful “Thank you!” but you were caught up in laughter, probably sharing a joke I’d never understand. I wanted to keep watching you, but then my kids pulled me away for snacks, and I lost sight of you.

My friend teased me about writing something on my high dive experience, and as I thought about it, I realized it wasn’t just about conquering fears; it was about you two incredible girls who showed me how to be brave.

There’s so much chatter about young girls today—debates over clothing choices, social media habits, and the pressure to fit in. As parents, we strive to teach you confidence, kindness, and self-love. But we often forget how much we can learn from you. You remind us what it means to take risks, to embrace joy, and to keep trying.

So, keep jumping into life, keep being fearless, and remember that we’re all on this journey together. You inspire us in ways you might not even realize!

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In summary, let’s lift each other up, share fears, and embrace new experiences together.