Topic: Letter Writing to our younger selves
Date: Tuesday 23rd September, 2025
Time: 6 - 8pm
Where: Via Zoom
About this session
Join us to take part in a friendly workshop, where we will try to write a short affirming letter to our younger selves aged from 18 - 30 years old.
Get your pens, pencils, feltips and paper (or electronic devices) ready - you will have a chance to write freely without worrying about grammar or structure.
"We all carry memories of moments when we felt unseen, scared, joyful, or strong. This letter is a space to speak to that younger version of you — to affirm, soothe, or celebrate them."
Some prompts below:
What did your younger self need to hear?
What were you afraid of? What brought you hope?
What have you learned since then?
What would you thank your younger self for?
Who are you now that they would be proud of?
"Letters to Our Younger Selves" refers to letters written by an older self to their past self, offering advice, comfort, and perspective gained from life experiences. These letters often encourage qualities like self-care, the ability to embrace failure, confidence in one's unique path, and the understanding that life's challenges shape and strengthen them. They can serve as a powerful act of self-reflection, allowing individuals to acknowledge past hardships while finding peace and wisdom for the future.
About 50+ HangOuts
50+ HangOuts is a twice-monthly friendly and welcoming online social and support group for all older LGBTQ+ people. We understand that the importance of meeting other LGBTQ+ people and we want to create a safe and welcoming space together to get to know each other. The group is open to anyone LGBTQ+ aged 50 and over.
- We meet the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month 6-8pm
- Please try to arrive 5 minutes early. The Zoom room closes at 6.10pm. This is so we minimize any disruption.
- Please read our online group agreement
- Find out more about 50+ HangOuts
If you want to find out more, or would like to have a chat before attending the group then please contact our facilitator Dan Singh at dan.singh@lgbthero.org.uk
This group is funded by the City Bridge Foundation
