One thing you wish you could have told your younger self?

[vampire.monch]

enjoy everything as it is now, because now I'm stuck in the past like a loser

[Grzybowt]

No matter how much stuff sucks, it WILL get better. It may seem cliche but it's true. Never be afraid to be loud about your interests and draw what you want, one day you'll go far with that.

[Guest]

I wish I could tell her to keep fighting.

My younger self gave up a lot. She never spoke up about things or tried to reach her full potential. She stuck with the bare minimum. I wish I could tell her to keep her options and mindset more open than it used to be. I also wish I could go back and tell her not to rush into things for that same reason and practice patience. Perhaps some things in life would've been better or turned around had she listened.

but now I know. to be more open minded, patient and considerate.

[Vazchu]

I wish I had told myself to be brave enough to believe in the feeling in my gut at all times.

Defy your parents if you need; there's no need for you to suffer simply to be the obedient child. You are not your parents, you are your own person and have the right to live your life as you wish to live it. When you're old enough to make your own decisions it's okay to fail sometimes in order to learn; there's no need to follow the path other chooses for you when your heart lies elsewhere.

Also, don't stress with choosing what path in life to take. Look back at what those who came before you did, combine it with what you enjoy doing and simply fight for it. You are strong enough, you are brave enough and if you simply put one foot before the other to take that first step ... Everything will fall where they are made to be.
It's okay to try different things to have some light in your life; but don't force it. Let it come to you instead of chasing the bad dreams; stop doing it especially when you realize that they're not for you. You will find your path after trying a few which weren't for you. And trust me, you will love the path from the bottom of your heart and know it to the core of your very soul when it's the right one.
You are home at last and have found your place to belong.

[Squecca]

Fight back harder. Run away. Call the police.

Don’t stop pushing for that med til you get it. It’s a miracle.

Don’t make that phone call.

[aerithstrelitzia]

repeating the same stupid joke over and over again isn't funny and it won't make people want to be your friend.

[SaintVenom]

Read - as much as you can as much as you want.
Bleach your roots more often, your hair wont look like trash
Sixth grade, 12 am on instagram, will haunt you forever. I'm sorry.
He's been with you for four years, and things are far better now than ever before. The other is still in your life and treats you with respect.

[lotusmoon9]

ah! some of these are kinda heartbreaking to read...
I hope someone reads the posts and finds msgs they resonate with too...

what i wish i could have said....
dont trust too easily anyone other than your family...
no one who truly cares about you would ever hurt you...
take the offer with the higher pay, leave the city, dont look back.

[SunflowerAspen]

It's okay to feel hurt. Your parents aren't free of all guilt just because they care for you.

[Goddess Freya]

Your mother is toxic.